Sea-Dog Stainless Stern Tie Down Mount | 080155-1
Sea-Dog Stainless Stern Tie Down Mount | 080155-1 — Product description
When you're strapping a boat down for a highway haul, the stern needs a rated tie point that won't pull loose. This Sea-Dog stern tie down mount is a single 304 stainless eye rated to 25,000 pounds, built to bolt through your transom and take the load of a ratchet strap without flinching.
The Sea-Dog Stern Tie Down Mount is the anchor point you strap to when you're pulling your boat down the highway. It's a single stainless eye that bolts through the transom and gives your stern tie-down straps something rated to hold onto. No more looping a strap around a cleat that was never meant to take a trailering load.
The eye is machined from 304 stainless steel, so it shrugs off salt spray, road grime, and the wet-then-dry cycle a trailer boat lives through. The shaft is a 1/2 inch NC thread running 5-5/16 inches long, which is plenty to pass through most transoms and still leave room for the adjustable nut on the back. A 2-1/4 inch by 3/4 inch backing plate comes with it to spread the load across the inside of the transom instead of letting the nut dig into a single point.
Rated to 25,000 pounds, this mount has the headroom to handle the yank a ratchet strap puts on it when you hit a bump at speed. That rating is what separates a purpose-built tie-down mount from a deck fitting you're hoping holds. When the whole point is keeping the stern planted on the bunks, you don't want to guess.
This is sold as a single mount. Most folks run one on each side of the transom, so if you're rigging both stern corners, order two. Install is straightforward. Drill for the shaft, pass it through, seat the backing plate inside, and snug the adjustable nut. Bed it with a marine sealant and you're set. We'd seal any transom penetration below the rub rail, and this is no exception.
It's a simple piece of hardware, but it's the kind you don't want to cheap out on. If a stern strap lets go on the interstate, the boat shifts and everything downstream of that gets ugly. Sea-Dog's stainless eye is the honest answer to that worry.
Key Features
- 304 stainless steel construction resists corrosion from salt spray and road grime
- 25,000 pound capacity gives you headroom for highway trailering loads
- 1/2 inch NC threaded shaft, 5-5/16 inches long, fits most transoms
- Includes an adjustable nut for a snug fit across varying transom thicknesses
- 2-1/4 inch by 3/4 inch backing plate spreads the load across the inside of the transom
- Single stern eye, mount one on each corner for a balanced stern tie-down
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 Stern Tie Down Mount |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 080155-1 |
| UPC | 035514080132 |
| Load Capacity | 25,000 lb |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Thread Size | 1/2 Inch NC |
| Shaft Length | 5-5/16 Inch |
| Quantity | Single |
| Included Hardware | Adjustable Nut |
| Backing Plate | 2-1/4 Inch Length x 3/4 Inch Width |
Frequently asked questions
Is this sold as a pair or a single mount?
It's a single mount. Most boaters run one on each side of the transom, so order two if you're rigging both stern corners.
What's the rated capacity?
It's rated to 25,000 pounds. That's the headroom you want for the load a ratchet strap puts on the stern when you're trailering at speed.
What is it made of?
304 stainless steel. It handles salt spray and road grime and won't rust out the way plated hardware does after a few seasons.
Will it fit my transom?
The shaft is a 1/2 inch NC thread, 5-5/16 inches long, which passes through most transoms with room for the nut. The included backing plate spreads the load on the inside.
Do I need to seal it when I install it?
Yes. Any time you drill through the transom, bed the mount with a marine sealant so water can't track into the hole. Snug the adjustable nut over the backing plate and you're set.
What's this mount actually for?
It's a rated stern tie-down point for trailering. It gives your straps a purpose-built anchor at the stern instead of relying on a cleat that was never meant for the job.
