Sea-Dog 316 Stainless Butt Hinge 1-15/16 in | 205142-1
Sea-Dog 316 Stainless Butt Hinge 1-15/16 in | 205142-1 — Product description
The Sea-Dog Butt Hinge is a compact 316 stainless steel hinge for the small hatches, lockers, and cabinet doors around your boat. At 1-15/16 inches square, it's sized right for tight spots, and the 316 stainless shrugs off the salt that eats cheaper hardware. Sold as a single hinge.
The Sea-Dog Butt Hinge is a small 316 stainless steel hinge built for the jobs around your boat that never get much attention until they start to squeak or seize. It measures 1-15/16 inches long by 1-15/16 inches wide, so it's the right size for locker lids, small access hatches, cabinet doors, and seat bases where a full-size hinge would be overkill.
What matters most here is the metal. This is 316 stainless, the grade you actually want anywhere salt spray can reach. It shrugs off the corrosion that turns cheaper hardware into a rusty streak down your gelcoat after a season. If you've ever pulled a seized, rust-frozen hinge off a cockpit locker, you already know why the 316 spec is worth paying for.
It's a classic butt hinge, two leaves and a pin, nothing fancy. Screw one leaf to the frame and the other to the lid, and you've got a clean pivot that sits nearly flush when closed. The compact footprint keeps it discreet, which is what you want on a finished interior or a helm locker where you don't want hardware shouting for attention.
One thing to know before you order: this is sold as a single hinge. Most doors and hatches want two, some larger lids want three, so count your openings and order accordingly. And do yourself a favor and back the screws with a dab of marine sealant at install. It keeps water out of the core and the hinge right where you set it.
Sea-Dog has been making this kind of deck hardware for a long time, and the fit and finish show it. The leaves are stamped clean with no burrs to catch a fingernail, and the pin turns smooth right out of the bag. For a part this small it's easy to overlook, but the right hinge in 316 stainless is the difference between a hatch that works for years and one you're replacing next spring.
Key Features
- 316 stainless steel construction resists saltwater corrosion and pitting
- Compact 1-15/16 inch by 1-15/16 inch footprint fits small hatches, lockers, and cabinet doors
- Classic butt-hinge design with two leaves and a fixed pin for a clean, near-flush pivot
- Sold as a single hinge, so you order two or three per opening as your job needs
- Smooth-turning pin and burr-free stamped leaves right out of the bag
- Standard screw-mount pattern installs with basic hand tools and a bit of marine sealant
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 | Butt Hinge; 1-15/16 Inch Length x 1-15/16 Inch Width; 316 Stainless Steel; Single |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 205142-1 |
| UPC | 035514205023 |
| Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Length | 1-15/16 Inch |
| Width | 1-15/16 Inch |
| Hinge Type | Butt Hinge |
| Quantity | Single |
| Product Category | Marine Deck Hardware |
Frequently asked questions
Is this hinge sold as a pair or a single?
It's a single hinge. Most doors and hatches need two, and some larger lids take three, so count your openings and order the quantity you need.
Why 316 stainless steel instead of a cheaper grade?
316 stainless has the corrosion resistance you want anywhere salt spray reaches. Lower grades pit and rust after a season on the water, streaking your gelcoat and eventually seizing the pin. The 316 spec is the one that holds up on a boat.
What are the dimensions?
Each leaf measures 1-15/16 inches long by 1-15/16 inches wide, so it's a compact hinge sized for small hatches, locker lids, cabinet doors, and seat bases.
What can I use it for?
It's a general-purpose marine butt hinge. Boaters use it on cockpit lockers, access hatches, interior cabinet doors, seat lids, and any small opening where a full-size hinge would be too much.
Are mounting screws included?
Screws aren't listed with this hinge, so plan to supply your own. Use stainless fasteners to match the 316 hinge and bed them in marine sealant to keep water out of the core.
Will it rust in saltwater?
316 stainless is built to handle saltwater exposure and stays bright for years with basic rinsing. Sealing the screw holes at install keeps moisture out from behind the leaves.
