ReadyCleat® A Portable Instant Cleat - United States Patent 7520233 ReadyCleat® is a portable instant cleat that is used as an insert to the rod holder, when a fender is required for docking and no permanent cleat is available along the beam in the cockpit of a boat. ReadyCleat® is inserted into any standard size rod holder, up to 9.5 " in depth, providing an instant fender cleat ready for action. Made from high-impact lexan GF to withstand the harsh marine environment, and a one-piece construction with no breakable parts.