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C.S. Johnson Mini Gate Hook with Splice Line End Fitting - LS-3170
Item: #863592 | Part Number: LS-3170$72.49
Description
The C.S. Johnson LS-3170 Mini Gate Hook with Splice Line End Fitting offers a lightweight, reliable alternative to traditional stainless lifeline fittings. Machined from hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, its patented over-center design shifts load off the swinging hook for easy, secure operation. Ideal for Dyneema or Spectra lifelines on cruising sailboats.
C.S. Johnson Mini Gate Hook with Splice Line End Fitting - LS-3170 Item # 863592
Description
The LS-3170 Mini Gate Hook with Splice Line End Fitting features an over-center design with no load on the swinging hook when closed, allowing easy opening and closing.
Features:
- Machined out of 6061-T6 aluminum and then hard anodized
- Designed to be lightweight and easy on the line
- Built with patented "Over Center" design unlike other foreign made designs
- The load is on the hook body instead of the swinging hook itself
- This design makes release pin easier to operate and less likely to snap open with force
- Dyneema/Spectra is a great product for the cruising sailor that wants to replace their stainless steel lifelines
- Splice line fittings all made in one size
- The maximum size line that can be used is 6 mm (1/4")
- The same Dia. as vinyl coated Stainless Steel lifeline
- The pin size is 1/4" on fittings that have pins
- Overall length of the "bullet" part of the splice line is 1 5/8", the diameter is 9/16"
Note: One end of the splice does need to be done on the boat