{"product_id":"t-h-marine-brass-swivel-eye-snap-hook-3-3-4-in","title":"T-H Marine Brass Swivel Eye Snap Hook 3-3\/4 in","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe T-H Marine brass swivel eye snap hook is a simple piece of rigging hardware that earns its spot in every boat's gear bag. Brass build shrugs off salt, the rotating eye keeps your line from kinking, and a 390 pound breaking strength handles everyday clip-and-go jobs. Sold as a single snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-H Marine brass swivel eye snap hook is one of those small parts you don't think about until you need one, and then you're glad it's in the gear bag. It's a 3-3\/4 inch snap with a spring-loaded gate on one end and a rotating eye on the other. Clip it, tie to it, and get on with your day. Nothing fancy. Just honest hardware that does its job in a wet, salty environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole thing is brass, and that matters more than it sounds. Salt water is hard on cheap steel snaps. They rust, the gate stiffens up, and eventually the spring quits on you at the worst time. Brass doesn't corrode the same way. It stays smooth, the gate keeps snapping shut clean, and it won't leave rust streaks on your deck or your gear. It's also non-sparking, which is a nice bonus around fuel and batteries. This is the kind of snap you can leave clipped to a rail all season and still trust next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rotating eye is the feature that sets this one apart from a plain fixed snap. The eye spins freely where your line or strap attaches, so when whatever you've clipped starts to turn, twist, or swing, the snap follows it instead of winding up your line. Anyone who's ever pulled up a hopelessly kinked lanyard knows why that's worth having. On a boat, everything moves. The swivel keeps your rigging from turning into a knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow let's talk numbers, because there are two of them and they mean different things. The breaking strength is 390 pounds. That's the point where the snap actually fails. The safe working load is 130 pounds, and that's the number you should actually design around. The gap between them is your safety margin, roughly three to one, and it's there on purpose. You never load hardware to its breaking point. Stick to the 130 pound working load and you've got plenty of cushion for shock loads, wear, and the general abuse that comes with life on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what do you actually use it for? Plenty. It's great for securing gear, clipping down a cooler lid, rigging a fender line so you can move fenders around without retying knots, hanging tools, holding a bimini strap, keeping a hatch propped, or building a quick tether for anything you don't want sliding off the deck. Kayak and canoe folks like these for clipping dry bags and paddles. Anglers clip nets, stringers, and tackle bags. It's the marine equivalent of a good carabiner, only built to live in salt water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttaching it is about as simple as it gets. Tie your line directly to the swivel eye, or run a spliced loop, a shackle, or a split ring through it. The eye is smooth and generously sized, so heavier line and most standard split rings pass through without a fight. The spring gate opens with a thumb press and snaps closed on its own, so one-handed clipping is easy even with cold, wet hands. There's no locking sleeve, which keeps it quick to use. Just don't rely on it as a locking connection for anything critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on what it's not. This is light-to-medium duty rigging hardware, not lifting or life-safety gear. Don't use it to hoist an engine, hang a person, or anchor anything where failure would ruin your day. For those jobs you want rated lifting or anchoring hardware sized well above the load. Used within its 130 pound working range, though, this snap will outlast most of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ships as a single snap, so if you want a matched set for both ends of a job, order the quantity you need. And because it's a standard 3-3\/4 inch size with a rotating eye, it drops right into most existing rigging where a smaller or rusted snap has given up. Simple, corrosion-proof, and priced so you can keep a few spares on hand. That's exactly what you want from a part like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid brass construction resists salt water corrosion, so the gate stays smooth and the snap won't rust or streak your deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e390 pound breaking strength with a 130 pound safe working load, giving you a roughly 3-to-1 safety margin for everyday rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRotating swivel eye spins freely to keep lines and straps from kinking or winding up as the load turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-3\/4 inch overall size fits most standard rigging and drops in where a smaller or corroded snap has failed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded gate snaps shut on its own for quick, one-handed clipping in wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-sparking brass is safe to use around fuel systems and batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth, generously sized eye accepts line, split rings, and shackles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single snap so you can buy exactly the quantity your job needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized T-H Marine Supplies reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the 390 pound breaking strength and the 130 pound safe working load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe breaking strength of 390 pounds is where the snap actually fails. The safe working load of 130 pounds is the most you should put on it in normal use. The gap is your safety margin, about three to one. Design around the 130 pound number and you've got room for shock loads and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this snap rust in salt water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's solid brass, which doesn't corrode the way plated steel does. The gate stays smooth and it won't leave rust streaks on your deck or gear. It's a good choice to leave clipped in place all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the rotating eye do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe eye swivels freely where your line attaches. So when the load turns or swings, the snap rotates with it instead of twisting your line into knots. It's the same reason swivels help on any rigging that moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow big is the snap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 3-3\/4 inch snap, a common mid-size that fits most standard rigging jobs and passes standard split rings and shackles through the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this sold as a single snap or a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA single snap. If you need a matched set for both ends of a job, order the quantity you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it to lift a motor or anchor my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is light-to-medium duty rigging hardware, not rated lifting or anchoring gear. For those loads use hardware rated well above the weight. Keep this within its 130 pound working load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it safe to use around fuel and batteries?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Brass is non-sparking, which is one reason it's popular for marine rigging near fuel systems and electrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can I use it for on the boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLoads of small jobs. Fender lines, securing cooler lids and hatches, tethering gear, hanging tools, clipping dry bags and paddles on a kayak, holding a bimini strap. Anywhere you'd want a quick, corrosion-proof clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the gate lock closed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, there's no locking sleeve. 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