A cleat assembly having a base adapted for mounting on a surface with the
base having at least one depending hollow cylindrical guide tube which
extends through the mounting surface The cleat assembly includes a cleat
member having a head adapted to be received by and seated on the cleat
base and at least one cleat post which is received in the base guide tube
and reciprocally movable therein. An elastomeric keeper member is
attached to the cleat post and frictionally engages the guide tube
providing infinitesimal positions of adjustment. The elastomeric keeper
member in one embodiment has a faceted surface with longitudinally
extending grooves to allow passage of liquids and debris. The keeper
elements may be secured to the cleat posts by fasteners which serve to
radially expand the elastomeric keepers. Additonal areas of cushioned
frictional contact are provided between the post and guide tube to dampen
rattling.