Sea-Dog 304 Stainless Thimble

The Sea-Dog Heavy-Duty Thimble (stamped 304 stainless steel part 170016) protects your wire or rope splice by preserving eye shape and preventing the splice from being crushed while reducing chafe and abrasion.

Under load a splice can deform or wear where it contacts fittings. This thimble provides a smooth, hardened bearing surface that distributes load and extends the service life of lines and rigging.

• Stamped 304 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in marine settings
• Heavy-duty profile preserves eye splice shape under load
• Reduces chafe and abrasion on both wire and rope
• Suitable for lines and running rigging on sailboats
• Simple to use with spliced eyes and compatible with common marine rope sizes

Unlike plated or mild-steel thimbles that corrode quickly, 304 stainless balances strength and corrosion resistance; compared to 316 stainless it is less resistant in extreme salt-spray environments but is standard for many applications.

Manufactured by Sea-Dog and listed as part number 170016 this stamped thimble is a factual specification you can cite when matching hardware to your rigging. Check fit with your splice diameter and learn more today.