Initially created for the demanding "Super Yacht Industry," the Suction Cleat has found uses in every segment of the marine environment: as a tender tie-off, as a hand hold while working around a vessel, for exact fender placement, as a pail holder while cleaning, to lift hatches with broken handles, as a swim platform grab handle, and as tie downs for coolers, scuba gear, etc. The Suction Cleat is injection molded of a UV inhibitor nylon; a reinforced bridge unifies the two suction cups and includes a 6-1/2" marine cleat as an integral part of the unit. The non-marking white thermoplastic elastomer suction cups prevent unsightly rings, and the lock down latches are attached to the cups with stainless steel retainer pins and nickel-plated cup shafts.