Whitecap 6169C Top Mount Flag Pole Socket
Whitecap 6169C Top Mount Flag Pole Socket — Product description
The Whitecap 6169C is a stainless steel top-mount socket that holds a single flag pole up to 1-1/4 inches. It fastens flat to a rail cap, hardtop, or transom and locks the pole with set screws so your ensign stays planted and upright underway.
The Whitecap 6169C is a top-mount flag pole socket machined from stainless steel, built to hold a single flag pole up to 1-1/4 inches in diameter. If you fly a burgee, a national ensign, or a yacht club pennant off the stern or the hardtop, this is the fitting that keeps the pole planted and upright while you're underway.
Top mount means the base sits flat on a horizontal surface and fastens straight down. Think a rail cap, a cabin top, a swim platform, or a flat spot on the transom. You drill your fastener holes through the base, bolt or screw it down, and drop the pole in. Two 1/4-28 set screws thread in from the side to lock the pole at the height you want, so it doesn't ride up or spin in a following sea.
Stainless steel earns its keep out here. Salt air chews through cheaper pot-metal flag holders in a season or two, and you're left with a rust-streaked base and a pole that won't seat right. This one keeps its polish and its threads. The silver finish matches most stainless rail hardware, so it blends in instead of standing out.
Flying a flag the right way is a small thing that says a lot about a boat. A pole that leans, spins, or rattles loose looks sloppy and wears the fabric out faster where it whips against the hardware. A solid socket keeps the ensign standing clean at anchor and steady at speed. Snug the set screws down evenly, back them off a hair if you want to pull the pole for trailering or a wash-down, and you're set.
One thing to check before you order: measure the outside diameter of your flag pole. This socket takes poles up to 1-1/4 inches. Most standard marine flag poles fall in that range, but some taller aluminum poles step up thicker at the base. If yours sits right at the line, measure twice. And if you're not sure whether a top mount or a side mount suits your setup, send us a photo and we'll point you the right way.
Key Features
- Stainless steel construction resists salt corrosion and holds its polish season after season
- Top-mount base fastens straight down to a flat surface like a rail cap, hardtop, or transom
- Accepts flag poles up to 1-1/4 inch outside diameter
- Two 1/4-28 set screws lock the pole at your chosen height so it won't spin or ride up
- Holds a single flag pole
- Silver finish blends with standard stainless rail hardware
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Whitecap 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 | Whitecap Top Mount Stainless Steel Flag Pole Socket |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whitecap |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6169C |
| UPC | 725060616915 |
| Mount Type | Top Mount |
| Fits Flag Pole Diameter | Up to 1-1/4 inch |
| Flag Capacity | Single flag |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Silver |
| Set Screws | 1/4-28 |
Frequently asked questions
What size flag pole fits this socket?
It takes flag poles up to 1-1/4 inches in outside diameter. Measure the base of your pole before ordering, and if it's right at the line, measure twice.
How does it mount?
It's a top mount, so the base sits flat on a horizontal surface and fastens straight down. A rail cap, cabin top, swim platform, or a flat spot on the transom all work. You'll drill fastener holes through the base and bolt or screw it down.
What holds the pole in place once it's seated?
Two 1/4-28 set screws thread in from the side and clamp the pole at the height you set. Snug them down evenly and the pole won't ride up or spin, even in a following sea.
Will it rust in salt water?
It's stainless steel, so it holds up to salt air and spray far better than pot-metal or plated holders. Give it a fresh-water rinse now and then and it keeps its polish.
Does the flag pole come with it?
No, this is the socket only. You supply the pole, up to 1-1/4 inch diameter, and the flag.
Can I pull the pole out when I'm not using it?
Yes. Back off the two set screws a turn or two and the pole lifts right out, which is handy for trailering, wash-downs, or storing the flag out of the sun.
