Doors, lockers, hatches and table flaps all swing on this collection: marine-grade butt hinges, piano (continuous) hinges, flush and offset hinges, friction and take-apart hinges, plus door stops, retainers and holders to stop doors slamming in a seaway - in polished stainless steel, brass and tough nylon.
Marine hinges earn their price in materials: 316 stainless and solid brass survive salt air where plated household hinges streak with rust in a season. Piano hinges spread load along the full length of a lid or flap - ideal for cockpit lockers and chart tables - while take-apart hinges let you lift a washboard or door away completely. Match the leaf size and hole pattern of the old hinge when replacing, and bed screws in sealant on any exterior fitting.
Frequently asked questions
What type of hinge should I use on a cockpit locker?
A stainless steel piano hinge is the usual choice - it spreads load along the whole lid edge, resists racking and has no single pivot point to wear. Bed it on sealant to keep water out of the screw holes.
Will stainless steel hinges rust on a boat?
Quality 316 stainless resists marine corrosion very well, though it can show light tea-staining in salt air - a wipe with metal polish restores it. Cheaper plated hinges, by contrast, rust quickly afloat.
How do I stop cabin doors slamming under way?
Fit door holders or retainers that latch the door open, and stops that cushion it closed - simple hardware that saves fingers, hinges and tempers in a rolling anchorage.
