On Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:16:19 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/

Three pics here. One is of a cleat like thing that I would assume is to
guide a mooring line to keep it in place. What's it called, and what's it
used for.

It's called a chock and it's used as a lead fairway for dock lines or
fenders.

Second pic, of the configuration of my bow reel. I think it would be better
if the vee landing would be below the d ring, as when I come in, I'm usually
floating higher than the rubber pulley. Total reconfiguration and location,
but not a problem. Should the bow eye on the boat be below or above the
receiving vee?

Below - that's a fairly standard configration as your want the reel
and line to be as straight as possible to the bow. From the picture,
it's perfect at it is.

Last thing, oxidized aluminum. How to treat? Sand it off, and repaint with
what, and seal with Sharkhide, I would ass-u-me.

That's a tough one. I'd suggest just a quick sand, prime and paint.
I'm not sure that's even a real problem other than being a minor
annoyance in terms of cosmetics.