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I've got it! you connect the lightning rod to it! the wire is the ground. not sure what the switch would be for, but I wouldn't touch it if I were you. lol.
That know is an Acorn nut and was intended to secure something to the hull. It is not a windshield wiper arm attachment but you would be able to look underneath for the motor to be certain.