Designed for both appearance and functionality, recessed fittings enhance the overall smooth, straight lines of a boat, making it more pleasing to the eye. Recessed fittings are also functional as they are completely sealed in the fibreglass laminate, there are no water access points and therefore they are completely water-tight. Made from stainless steel rod, the metal eyelets will not break or corrode and should last the life of the boat. The smooth finish of the metal allows deck rigging to slide easily, so the wear on shockcord and deck surfaces is minimized. As they are designed to be close to the surface of the deck, wave splash is kept to a minimum and you keep drier.