Sea-Dog Stainless Hatch Spring w/ Cable | 321650-1
Sea-Dog Stainless Hatch Spring w/ Cable | 321650-1 — Product description
A stainless steel hatch spring with a built-in cable that holds a hatch, engine box, or locker lid open and keeps it from slamming. 3/8 inch in diameter, 8-5/8 inches long, sold as a single piece.
The Sea-Dog hatch spring is the little stainless part that keeps a hatch, engine box lid, or locker door from flopping shut on your hand. It's a coil spring with an integrated cable, 3/8 inch in diameter and 8-5/8 inches long, built to hold a lid open and keep it under control as it swings.
Stainless steel is the whole point here. Down in a bilge or up on deck, this part lives in salt spray and damp, and cheaper steel would streak and seize inside a season. This one holds up. The cable does double duty, it limits how far the hatch travels so a gust doesn't slam the lid all the way back and stress the hinge.
It ships as a single piece, so if you're replacing a matched pair on a larger hatch, order two. Straightforward swap for a tired or rusted original, and a common size on plenty of production boats.
Key Features
- Stainless steel spring and cable, holds up to salt spray and damp bilges without rusting
- 3/8 inch diameter, 8-5/8 inch length
- Integrated cable limits hatch travel and holds the lid open
- Sold individually as a single piece, order two for a matched pair
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Hatch Spring with Cable |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 321650-1 |
| UPC | 035514321037 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Diameter | 3/8 Inch |
| Length | 8-5/8 Inch |
| Type | Hatch Spring with Cable |
| Quantity | Single |
Frequently asked questions
Is it really stainless steel?
Yes. The whole spring and cable are stainless steel, so it holds up to salt spray and a damp bilge without rusting out the way plain steel would.
What's the cable for?
It's built into the spring to limit how far the hatch opens. That keeps a lid from swinging all the way back and stressing the hinge or catching your fingers.
What are the dimensions?
The spring is 3/8 inch in diameter and 8-5/8 inches long.
Does it come as a pair?
No, it ships as a single piece. If you're replacing two on a larger hatch, order the quantity you need.
