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SS316 Snap Hook with Round Thimble Eye

$1.10

Size

Features

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Marine-grade SS316 stainless steel construction — exceptional corrosion resistance for saltwater, salt spray, and harsh coastal Australian conditions
Built for stays, lifelines, and rigging tensioning under sustained marine loads
Suitable for use in Australian saltwater and freshwater conditions — coastal, inland and offshore
Built to withstand UV, salt spray, dust and corrosion that punish marine and outdoor hardware
Backed by Frank Marine's Australian wholesale distribution network — replacement parts available
Pairs with other Frank Marine fittings for a coordinated marine hardware setup
Suitable for permanent installations and DIY upgrades on tinnies, runabouts, caravans and trailers

Specifications

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Brand	Frank Marine
SKU / Model Number	82105
EAN / Barcode	9346898005422
Product Type	Thimble
Material	Marine-grade SS316 stainless steel
Approx. Weight (incl. packaging)	40.0 kg
Suitable Environments	Saltwater and freshwater
Country of Origin	China
Warranty	12 months manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Shipping & Returns

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Shipping

Outdoor Camping Australia operates a nationwide distribution network, with items shipping from:

Our warehouse in Bendigo, Victoria
Partner supplier warehouses on the East Coast
Partner supplier warehouses on the West Coast

This multi-location approach allows us to provide efficient delivery across Australia. Use our shipping calculator on the product pages for accurate delivery times and costs to your location.

Important Shipping Notes:

We cannot deliver to PO Boxes, Private Mail Bags or Parcel Lockers
Depot pickup options may be available at reduced rates (contact us to discuss)
Off-mainland deliveries require additional shipping fees (custom quoted)
Missed deliveries may incur a redelivery fee set by the courier
All shipments managed through our trusted delivery partners including Border Express, VicTas, DHL, StarTrack, AusPost, Sendle and Aramex

Returns

As outlined in our Refund Policy, we follow the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which protects consumers by providing certain guaranteed rights when buying goods and services.

You can return items if:

The product is faulty or not of merchantable quality
The product is not fit for its intended purpose
The product does not match the description
You can present proof of purchase

For change of mind returns:

Item must be in original condition with tags attached
Must be returned within 30 days of purchase
Original proof of purchase required
Return shipping is at customer's expense
Original delivery charges are non-refundable unless due to our error

Refunds will be processed within 10 business days of receiving and inspecting the return.

For full details, please refer to our:

Warranty Details

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Warranty & Returns

Limited 12 Month Manufacturer Warranty

If you experience issues with your gear, please contact us for support.

What’s Covered?

Manufacturing defects
Faults in materials or workmanship

What’s Not Covered?

Damage caused by misuse, neglect, or improper use
Incidents occurring during delivery
Normal wear and tear from usage

How to Initiate a Warranty Claim

If you need to file a warranty claim, please follow these steps:

Contact us via email or the via the contact us
Provide the following details:
- Order ID
- Detailed description of the issue
- Images/videos clearly showcasing the fault (ensure they meet the recommended format and size for optimal review)
Our team will assess your claim and get back to you as soon as possible.

Note: Do not open a PayPal dispute, as this may delay the resolution process. Please follow the official claim process for quicker results.

⚠ Important Note:
We recommend testing your purchased product within one year of purchase. We cannot help process warranty claims beyond this period.

For full details, please refer to our other policies:

Common questions about SS316 Snap Hook with Round Thimble Eye

What's the thimble eye for?

Rope and wire. The thimble is the rounded liner that stops a soft eye splice crushing or chafing where it turns, so a rope termination lasts years instead of a season. If you're clipping to a shackle or a ring, you don't need the thimble.

Can I use this on an anchor line?

For a trip line or a float line, sure. For the working anchor connection, no — that's a job for a rated shackle, moused with wire. A spring-gated hook is fastening hardware and carries no published load rating, and it's the one thing you don't want letting go overnight.

Will it seize up after a season in salt?

Less than a plated hook, but the gate spring is still the part that stiffens. Salt crystals and sand in the pivot are the culprit, not the 316 body. A rinse in fresh water after each trip and an occasional dry lubricant keeps the gate snapping shut.