Wichard Folding Pad Eye - Diameter 5/16"

The Folding Pad Eye with a 5/16" diameter is an essential hardware component for boat owners and marine enthusiasts, providing reliable and versatile fastening solutions. Designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, this pad eye ensures secure attachments for various applications on your vessel.

Features

• Ideal for a wide range of fastening applications including stays, blocks, jib tack points, lifelines, and tethers.
• Constructed from fully drop-forged 316L stainless steel, offering exceptional strength and durability.
• Consistent working and breaking loads irrespective of the load angle, ensuring maximum safety.
• Modern, streamlined design that complements the aesthetics of contemporary boats.
• Foldable mechanism to minimize the risk of injuries when not in use.
• Integrated silicone pad to reduce noise and eliminate unpleasant vibrations during operation.

Applications

Perfect for securing various components on your boat, the Folding Pad Eye is versatile and reliable for:

• Attaching shrouds and stays
• Mounting blocks and jib tack points
• Installing lifelines and safety tethers
• General fastening and attachment needs on decks and other boat areas

Specifications

Why Choose Our Folding Pad Eye?

Our Folding Pad Eye is meticulously engineered to meet the demanding standards of marine applications. Whether you’re outfitting a sailboat, yacht, or any other watercraft, this pad eye offers unmatched reliability and performance. Its foldable design not only enhances safety but also ensures ease of use and maintenance, making it a preferred choice for boat builders and sailors alike.

Installation Tips

For optimal performance, ensure that the Folding Pad Eye is securely mounted to a solid structure on your boat. Use appropriate hardware and follow marine installation guidelines to prevent corrosion and ensure longevity. Regular inspections are recommended to maintain the integrity of the pad eye and its attachments.

Orders of physical products placed by 3 PM EST M-F typically ships the same day, if all requested items are in stock. Weekend orders will typically ship on Monday.

Shipping takes 2-7 days.

We currently ship to the Contiguous 48 States.

Life of Sailing merch is custom made for the customer after an order is placed. Total turnaround is typically 7-14 days from order to doorstep.