Nautical Term: Madeye

Definition of Madeye

A nautical fitting referred to as ‘Madeye’ is constructed using a flat doubler plate and a vertical steel member. The vertical steel member contains a circular opening. This steel fitting is used to attach a rope or a chain to a vertical structure, such as a mast or a bulkhead.

For example, during a routine inspection of a sailing vessel, the crew discovers a weak point in the attachment of the main halyard to the mast. To address this issue, the crew decides to replace the faulty Madeye fitting with a new one.

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