{"product_id":"yakgear-pek5-pad-eye-kit-black-nylon-5-pack","title":"YakGear Pad Eye Kit, Black Nylon Deck Rigging, 5-Pack (PEK5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe YakGear Pad Eye Kit gives you five black nylon attachment points for rigging up a kayak or small boat deck. Each pad eye is 1-1\/2 inches across with 3\/8 inch of clearance, plenty for seat straps, paddle leashes, and deck bungee. Mounting hardware's in the box, so you can start rigging the day it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePad eyes are one of those little pieces of gear that quietly make a boat or kayak work better. They're the small loops you clip a leash to, run a length of bungee through, or strap a seat down with. This YakGear kit gives you five of them in one pack, so you can rig up a whole deck without ordering a new set every time you find another spot that needs a tie-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pad eye measures 1-1\/2 inches across the base and stands 3\/8 inch high. That's a common, useful size. The base is wide enough to spread the pull across your deck instead of concentrating it on a single screw, and the 3\/8 inch of clearance under the loop leaves you room to clip a small carabiner, hook a leash, or feed a length of bungee through. They're molded from black nylon, so there's nothing to rust, corrode, or stain your gelcoat after a season in salt water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do people actually use these? On sit-on-top kayaks, they're the go-to anchor point for paddle leashes and rod leashes, the kind of thing that keeps your gear attached to the boat when you flip. Run a criss-cross of bungee between a few of them and you've got a deck net for a dry bag, a jacket, or a cooler bag. On small boats and jon boats, they hold down seat cushions, secure gas can straps, or give you a clean place to tie off a fender line. Canoe owners use them for the same tie-downs. Five in a pack means you can spread them exactly where you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward, but do it right and it'll last. Mark your spots, drill pilot holes, and bed each pad eye in a good marine sealant before you drive the screws. That keeps water out of the deck core and locks the base down. The kit ships with mounting hardware, so the screws are in the box. One honest tip from folks who rig a lot of boats: on a thin deck or a kayak hull that flexes, back the screws with fender washers or a small backing plate. Nylon bases can flex under a hard pull, and a washer on the underside spreads that load so nothing works loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on what these are and aren't. Pad eyes like these are light-duty attachment points. They're perfect for leashes, bungee, seat straps, and gear tie-downs. They aren't towing hardware, and they're not meant to take a heavy, sustained seat load or a hard shock load. If you need a load-bearing anchor for towing or a heavy pull, step up to a metal eye rated for it. For everyday rigging, though, this is exactly the part you want, and at five to a pack it's an easy way to finish out a deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included screws work fine on most solid decks. If you're mounting into a cored or thicker deck, you may want slightly longer machine screws so you can run a nut and washer underneath instead of relying on a short self-tapper. On an inflatable or a soft top, add washers to keep the base from pulling through. None of that is complicated, and it's the difference between a pad eye that holds for years and one that loosens up by midseason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you paddle, fish, or run a small boat and you're always finding one more thing that needs a tie-down, keep a pack of these on the shelf. They're cheap, they don't corrode, and five of them go a long way toward a well-rigged deck. Rig one, use the boat for a weekend, and you'll spot the next three spots that could use one too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack of 5 pad eyes so you can rig multiple attachment points across a deck from one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1-1\/2 inch base spreads the pull across your deck instead of loading one screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch of clearance under the loop, enough for a small carabiner, leash, or bungee\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack nylon construction won't rust or corrode in salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included, so the screws are in the box ready to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-profile shape sits close to the deck and stays out of the way of lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersatile attachment points for seat straps, paddle and rod leashes, deck bungee, and dry bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits sit-on-top kayaks, canoes, jon boats, and other small boats\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 YakGear 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 comes in the YakGear Pad Eye Kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get five black nylon pad eyes plus the mounting hardware to install them. It's sold as a five-piece kit, so you can rig several tie-down points from one pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size are the attachment points?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach pad eye is 1-1\/2 inches across the base and 3\/8 inch high. The base spreads the load across your deck, and the clearance under the loop gives you room for a leash, small carabiner, or bungee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can I attach to these pad eyes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePaddle and rod leashes, seat straps, deck bungee for a dry bag or jacket, gas can straps, and general gear tie-downs. They're meant for light-duty rigging, not towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are they made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack nylon. There's no metal to rust or corrode, so they hold up well in salt water and won't stain your gelcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I install them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMark your spots, drill pilot holes, bed each base in marine sealant, and drive the included screws. On a thin or flexy deck, add fender washers or a small backing plate underneath to spread the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill they work on my kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Sit-on-top kayaks are one of the most common uses, typically for paddle and rod leashes and for running deck bungee between several pad eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these strong enough for towing or a heavy load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. These are light-duty attachment points for leashes, bungee, and gear tie-downs. For towing or a heavy sustained pull, use a metal eye rated for that load instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size line or bungee fits?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey work well with 1\/4 inch and 5\/16 inch bungee and small carabiners. Thicker rope may not seat cleanly under the loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo the included screws work on every deck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're fine for most solid decks. On a cored or thicker deck, longer machine screws with a nut and washer underneath hold better than a short self-tapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use them on an inflatable or a soft top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but add washers underneath so the base doesn't pull through the softer surface under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakGear Pad Eye Kit, 5-Pack (PEK5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakGear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEK5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e890847002103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttachment Point Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttachment Point Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 pieces (Pack of 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Rigging Pad Eyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Attachments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeats, leashes, and deck gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What comes in the YakGear Pad Eye Kit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"You get five black nylon pad eyes plus the mounting hardware to install them. 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