A Flexible System for Countless Applications

Kennedy Products offers a flexible system of anchors, attachments, and adapters to secure a variety of equipment. All are designed so that when the equipment is unneeded, decks are free of tripping hazards and snag points for fishing lines.

All of our products are crafted to the highest quality standards from polished 316 stainless steel to withstand decades of salt and sun. Everything we make is guaranteed for life. If any of our products fail, for any reason, contact us and we will replace the defective part.

Kits and Combinations

Components can be mixed and matched to create the perfect tie down system for your application. Mouse over the images for details.

Threaded Deck Bolt + Eye-Bolt + Turnbuckle + Adapter

Turnbuckle provides maximum stability for coolers used as casting platforms and maximum holding strength. Turnbuckle Adapter attaches easily to most roto-molded coolers with short #12 screws. Threaded Deck Bolt requires access to underside of mounting surface. This is the Turnbuckle - Deck Bolt Cooler Kit with an adapter added.

Threaded Deck Plate + Eye-Bolt + Turnbuckle + Adapter

Turnbuckle provides maximum stability for coolers used as casting platforms and maximum holding strength. Turnbuckle Adapter attaches easily to most roto-molded coolers with short #12 screws. Threaded Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted. This is the Turnbuckle - Deck Plate Cooler Kit with an adapter added.

Threaded Deck Bolt + T-Bolt + Strap

Threaded Deck Bolt requires access to underside of mounting surface. Use a Strap Adapter for coolers without molded-in attachment points. This is the Strap - Deck Bolt Cooler Kit.

Threaded Deck Plate + T-Bolt + Strap

Threaded Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted. Use a Strap Adapter for coolers without molded-in attachment points.

Strap Deck Plate + Strap

Simple, secure tie down system. Strap Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted. Use a Strap Adapter for coolers without molded-in attachment points. This is the Strap - Deck Plate Cooler Kit.

Deck Loop + Strap

Most economical system for securing coolers. Kennedy Deck Loop is lower profile than similar products and uses #10 mounting screws instead of #8 for better holding strength. Use a Strap Adapter for coolers without molded-in attachment points. This is the Strap - Deck Loop Cooler Kit.

Threaded Deck Bolt + Eye-Bolt + Turnbuckle

Turnbuckle provides maximum strength and longevity and can be hooked directly to built-in plastic eyes on Igloo coolers. Threaded Deck Bolt requires access to underside of mounting surface. This is the Turnbuckle - Deck Bolt Cooler Kit.

Threaded Deck Bolt + Eye-Bolt + Turnbuckle + Adapter

Turnbuckle provides maximum strength and longevity. Turnbuckle Adapter fits behind Igloo-style handles for a stronger connection point. Threaded Deck Bolt requires access to underside of mounting surface. This is the Turnbuckle - Deck Bolt Cooler Kit with an adapter added.

Threaded Deck Plate + Eye-Bolt + Turnbuckle

Turnbuckle provides maximum strength and longevity and can be hooked directly to built-in plastic eyes on Igloo coolers. Threaded Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted. This is the Turnbuckle - Deck Plate Cooler Kit.

Threaded Deck Plate + Eye-Bolt + Turnbuckle + Adapter

Turnbuckle provides maximum strength and longevity. Turnbuckle Adapter fits behind Igloo-style handles for a stronger connection point. Threaded Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted. This is the Turnbuckle - Deck Plate Cooler Kit with an adapter added.

Threaded Deck Bolt + T-bolt + Strap + Adapter

Strap Adapter fits behind Igloo-style handles to provide a convenient, strong attachment point. Threaded Deck Bolt requires access to underside of mounting surface. This is the Strap - Deck Bolt Cooler Kit with an Adapter added.

Threaded Deck Plate + Strap + Adapter

Strap Adapter fits behind Igloo-style handles to provide a convenient, strong attachment point. Threaded Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted.

Strap Deck Plate + Strap + Adapter

Strap Adapter fits behind Igloo-style handles to provide a convenient, strong attachment point.Strap Deck Plate can be mounted with #10 self-tapping screws (included) or through-bolted. This is the Strap - Deck Plate Cooler Kit with an adapter added.

Deck Loop + Strap + Strap Adapter

Most economical system for securing coolers Igloo-style coolers. Kennedy Deck Loop is lower profile than similar products and uses #10 mounting screws instead of #8 for better holding strength. Strap Adapter fits behind Igloo-style handles to provide a convenient, strong attachment point. This is the Strap - Deck Loop Cooler Kit with an Adapter added.

Customer Installations

A few samples of Kennedy Tie Downs in use in a variety of applications.

“Thanks for providing an extremely well designed and well made option for tie downs. It sure beats the 40-year-old crappy plastic corners/straps options currently available. ”

— Capt. Luis Jimenez

System Components

The Kennedy system consist of three basic components: deck anchors, attachments, and adapters.

Deck Anchors

The anchor is the part of the system that permanently attaches to the deck of the boat. Four different anchor types are available.

Left to right: Threaded Deck Plate, Threaded Deck Bold, Strap Deck Plate

Competitor’s deck plate (back), Kennedy Threaded Deck Bolt, Kennedy Strap Deck Plate

Left to right: Competitor’s deck plate, Kennedy Strap Deck Plate, Threaded Deck Plate, Threaded Deck Bolt

Lower profile Kennedy Deck Loop vs. typical stainless footman loop.

Threaded Deck plate

Mounts with #10 screws or through-bolt
Center hole accepts T-bolt (for use with strap) or Eye-Bolt ( for use with turnbuckle)
Thinner with a smaller footprint than four-hole plates sold by cooler manufacturers like Yeti and Engel

Strap Deck plate

Mounts with #10 screws or through-bolt
Thinner with a smaller footprint than four-hole plates sold by cooler manufacturers
For use with straps only

Threaded Deck Bolt

Installs through-bolt style, requiring 3/8" hole and access to underside of deck
Threaded hole accepts either an Eye-Bolt (for use with turnbuckle) or T-Bolt (for use with strap).

Deck Loop

Economical option for securing gear with straps
Superior alternative to similar products available on Amazon and eBay, featuring lower profile and more rounded shape
Drilled and countersunk for #10 screws instead of #8 for improved holding

Attachments

Attachments, either by themselves or in combination, form the link between the anchor and the equipment being secured.

Eye-Bolt (for use with Turnbuckle) with Threaded Deck Plate

T-Bolt (for use with Strap) with Threaded Deck Bolt

Turnbuckle featuring pelican hook with Eye-Bolt

Strap with Strap Deck Plate

Eye-Bolt

Screws into either Threaded Deck Plate Threaded Deck Bolt
Use with our Turnbuckle, Spring Clip, or anything else that fits through

T-Bolt

Screws into either Threaded Deck Plate or Threaded Deck Bolt
Use with our Straps or any 1" webbing strap

Turnbuckle

Use with our Eye-Bolt to secure coolers, platforms, and more
Provides maximum holding strength and longevity
Turnbuckle Adapter required for use with most coolers
Quick-release pelican hook at one end
Standard version adjusts from 8" to 12"; extended version 14-1/4" to 18"

Strap

Use with Strap Deck Plate or T-Bolt
UV-stabilized polyester with 316 stainless cam buckles
Available in lengths from 30" to 10'

Adapters

Adapters allow the easy attachment of the Turnbuckle or Strap to the piece of equipment being secured.

Strap Adapter

Use to securely attach 1" webbing straps to coolers without molded-in attachment points

Turnbuckle Adapter

Use to securely attach our Turnbuckle to most roto-molded coolers, casting platforms, etc.

System Overview