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Latest revision as of 09:31, 1 May 2009
A padeye mounted on the deck
A padeye is a type of fitting on a boat that incorporates a loop or ring that can be used as an attachment point or as a fairlead for a line. A padeye is usually attached to a deck or to a spar.
A padeye being used as a fairlead
A padeye being used as an attachment point for a line
A padeye mounted on a companionway
