What is this loop thing on the deck?

[mattm007]

What is this/what is it for? Port side. 1973 O'Day 22. Thanks!

 

[fred1diver]

Spinnaker pole bracket it seems

 

[mattm007]

Ok thanks very much

 

[shemandr]

Something to stub your toe on.

 

[dlochner]

Spinnaker pole bracket it seems

Probably. One end clips to the device in the photo the other end is in the scoop on the bow.

 

[mattm007]

Nice! I was wondering what that scoop was at the bow. Two mysteries solved- thanks folks.