Connectors & Extras

Shop boat connectors and hardware extras at Bosun's Locker for essential deck fittings. Our range includes snap hooks, carabiners, shackles, D-rings, pad eyes, and rigging hardware designed for vessels throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane and SE Queensland, and the Tweed Coast. Quality marine-grade connectors that provide reliable attachment points for rigging and equipment.

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Connectors & Hardware Extras: Quality You Can Trust
At Bosun's Locker, we stock connectors and hardware extras engineered for strength and corrosion resistance in Australian marine conditions. Our range includes stainless steel snap hooks, captive pin shackles, bow shackles, D-shackles, quick-release carabiners, welded D-rings, and pad eyes made from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and hot-dipped galvanized steel with proper working load limits. These connectors resist saltwater corrosion, support rated loads safely, and maintain secure connections whether you're rigging on the Gold Coast or operating throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Each component features precision manufacturing, clearly marked load ratings, smooth operation, and robust construction that delivers reliable performance for anchoring, mooring, safety lines, and equipment attachment throughout your vessel.

Comprehensive Range of Connectors & Extras: All Your Needs Covered
We stock connectors for every rigging and attachment requirement. Our inventory includes swivel snap hooks for tangle-free operation, eye-to-eye swivels for anchor chain, bow shackles with screw pins, safety shackles with captive pins, spring hooks for quick attachment, welded pad eyes for through-deck mounting, folding pad eyes for flush storage, sister clips for parallel line attachment, pelican hooks for quick release, and turnbuckles for tension adjustment. Serving the Tweed Coast and surrounding areas, we carry sizes from small 4mm shackles to heavy-duty 16mm hardware with clear working load limits. Specifications for pin diameter, breaking strength, and safe working loads make selecting appropriate connectors straightforward for your specific rigging applications.

Expert Advice and Support: Your Boating Partner
Bosun's Locker provides expert guidance on connector selection and proper rigging practices. Our team understands the requirements for appropriate hardware sizing, safety factors, and corrosion resistance based on load types and marine exposure across the Gold Coast and Brisbane and SE Queensland. We'll help you calculate required working load limits for your applications, select between snap hooks and shackles for different uses, choose appropriate materials for saltwater service, and recommend proper installation techniques for pad eyes and deck fittings. Get personalized advice backed by marine rigging knowledge. Browse our connector collection and equip your boat with properly rated hardware that provides safe, reliable attachment points for all rigging needs.

- Questions

What's the difference between working load and breaking strength?

Working load limit is the maximum safe load for regular use on Gold Coast vessels, typically 25-33% of breaking strength to provide safety margin throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Breaking strength is the load at which hardware fails. Always select hardware based on working load limit, not breaking strength, and never exceed rated working loads for safe operation.

Should I choose screw pin or captive pin shackles?

Screw pin shackles cost less and suit temporary connections on the Tweed Coast where regular inspection occurs. Captive pin shackles prevent pin loss and resist vibration loosening, ideal for permanent installations or critical safety applications. For anchor shackles and safety-critical rigging throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland, captive pins provide superior security despite higher cost.

How do I prevent stainless steel connectors from seizing?

Rinse hardware with freshwater after saltwater use on the Gold Coast, lubricate threads and pins with waterproof grease periodically, avoid mixing dissimilar metals, and replace corroded hardware immediately throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Stainless steel can gall under load. Some boaters use anti-seize compound on threads. Regular maintenance prevents seized shackles and frozen snap hooks.

What size shackles do I need for my anchor rode?

Shackle size should match or exceed your anchor chain size on the Tweed Coast. For 8mm chain use 10mm shackles, for 10mm chain use 12mm shackles. The working load limit must exceed maximum anchor loads. Oversizing provides safety margin but adds weight. Galvanized shackles suit anchoring applications while stainless steel suits visible deck hardware throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland.