Natural fiber rope mat, 5’x32” and made from 1” Manila rope.

“Thump mats” are used aboard ship for chafing gear. They are placed on the deck at gangways, thresholds and companionways, and around rails and spars when needed. They are employed to take up the thump of jib sheet and traveler blocks and they appear alow and aloft wherever wear or galling is to be expected. -Ashley’s Book of Knots

From one sailor to another, D Zachorne has brought this old-time custom ashore for you to protect your front doorstep.