Fasteners & Mounting
Marine Hardware & Installation
Marine Fasteners, Mounting Hardware & Installation Supplies
Shop marine-grade screws, bolts, nuts, washers, brackets, backing plates, rivets, mounting pads, sealants, thread lockers, and anti-seize for secure hardware installations in saltwater environments.
Match metal grade, fastener size, thread type, backing support, bedding compound, and load direction before drilling into the boat.
Use marine-grade hardware and proper sealing practices. Confirm load ratings, material compatibility, corrosion risk, deck core protection, and manufacturer instructions before installation.
Popular Fastener & Mounting Searches
Fitment
Choose the Right Metal, Size, and Support
Marine fasteners need to match the job. Consider stainless grade, length, diameter, head style, thread type, washer size, backing plate needs, and whether the hardware is loaded in pull, shear, or vibration.
Corrosion
Saltwater Hardware Needs Material Discipline
316 stainless is commonly preferred for saltwater exposure, while 304 stainless may suit freshwater or less demanding areas. Isolate dissimilar metals where needed and use anti-seize on stainless threads to reduce galling.
If a fastener is structural or safety-critical, confirm the correct grade, torque, backing, and installation method.
Stainless Fasteners
Screws, bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rod, lock nuts, and specialty head styles for marine repair and upgrades.
Mounting Hardware
Brackets, bases, pads, backing plates, antenna mounts, rod holder mounts, and accessory supports.
Bedding & Bonding
Sealants, adhesives, thread lockers, anti-seize, and bedding compounds help hardware stay secure and watertight.
Install Notes
Seal Holes and Spread Loads
Fastener selection is only part of the job. Hardware installed through decks, cabins, rails, transoms, or cored panels needs the right pilot hole, sealant, backing, washer, and torque.
Inspection
Replace Corroded, Loose, or Mismatched Hardware
Check for rust streaks, loose brackets, elongated holes, cracked sealant, missing washers, galvanic corrosion, stripped threads, and water intrusion around mounted hardware.
Projects
Good Hardware Makes Upgrades Last
Electronics, antennas, cleats, rod holders, seats, speakers, lights, ladders, hatches, and deck fittings all rely on correctly chosen mounting hardware.
For heavy or safety-related gear, do a dry fit, mark hole locations carefully, and confirm access to the backside before drilling.
FAQ
Marine Fastener Questions
Should I use 304 or 316 stainless fasteners on a boat?
316 stainless is usually preferred for saltwater and exposed marine use because it has stronger corrosion resistance. 304 stainless can be suitable for freshwater or less exposed applications.
Why do stainless fasteners seize or gall?
Stainless threads can gall when tightened under friction, especially stainless-on-stainless. Anti-seize, correct thread engagement, and careful tightening can help reduce the risk.
When do I need a backing plate?
Use backing plates when hardware carries significant load, such as cleats, rails, ladders, davits, seats, and deck fittings. Backing plates spread load and help prevent crushing or pull-through.
Should deck fasteners be sealed?
Yes. Holes through decks, cabins, and cored panels should be sealed with the correct marine bedding compound to help prevent leaks and core damage.
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Sea-Dog Folding D-Ring – 316 Stainless Steel (048620)
The Sea-Dog 048620 Folding D-Ring is a flush-mount tie-down and attachment point built for marine use. The 316 stainless steel base and D-ring prov...
View full detailsSeachoice Chrome-Plated Zamak Replacement Gas Fill Cap with Tether (50-32521)
The Seachoice 50-32521 Replacement Gas Fill Cap is a chrome-plated zamak cap designed to fit the Seachoice 32041 deck mount fill plate. It includes...
View full detailsPerko Waste Deck Fill – Chrome-Plated Zinc, 1-1/2" Hose, Includes Key & O-Ring
Perko Waste Deck Fill – Chrome-Plated Zinc, 1-1/2" Hose, Includes Key & O-RingA purpose-built deck fill fitting for marine holding tank (waste)...
View full detailsPerko Replacement Chrome Bronze Deck Fill Cap with O-Ring – 1-1/2" Hose, 528 Series
Perko Replacement Chrome Bronze Deck Fill Cap with O-Ring – 1-1/2" Hose, 528 SeriesA premium replacement cap for Perko 528 Series deck fill fitting...
View full detailsPerko Replacement Deck Fill Cap, No Lock – Black, Fits Chromalex 1-1/2" Gas Fills
Perko Replacement Deck Fill Cap, No Lock – Black, Fits Chromalex 1-1/2" Gas FillsA direct-fit replacement cap for Perko Chromalex deck fill fitting...
View full detailsSeachoice Nylon Deck Fill Plate with Tethered Cap – 1-1/2" Hose (50-32101)
Seachoice Nylon Deck Fill Plate with Tethered Cap – 1-1/2" HoseA lightweight, corrosion-proof deck fill plate for gasoline fuel systems. Constructe...
View full detailsSeachoice Nylon Deck Fill Plate with Tethered Cap – 1-1/2" Hose
Seachoice Nylon Deck Fill Plate with Tethered Cap – 1-1/2" HoseA lightweight, corrosion-proof deck fill plate for gasoline fuel systems. Constructe...
View full detailsSeachoice Deck Mount Gas Fill Plate with Tethered Cap – Chrome-Plated Zinc, 1-1/2" Hose
Seachoice Deck Mount Gas Fill Plate with Tethered Cap – Chrome-Plated Zinc, 1-1/2" HoseA straightforward, reliable replacement deck fill plate for ...
View full detailsPerko Deck Plate Key – Black Plastic, 1-1/2" Slot-Type
Perko Deck Plate Key – Black Plastic, 1-1/2" Slot-TypeA purpose-fit deck plate key for Perko 1-1/2" slot-type deck plates and other slot-type fitti...
View full detailsPerko Deck Plate Key – Black Plastic, Fits 1-1/4" & 1-1/2" Slot-Type Deck Plates
Perko Deck Plate Key – Black Plastic, Fits 1-1/4" & 1-1/2" Slot-Type Deck PlatesA purpose-fit deck plate key designed specifically for Perko 1-...
View full detailsPerko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Straight Neck, Chrome Bronze Cap, Black Plastic Body, Deck Plate Key Included
Perko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Straight Neck, Chrome Bronze Cap, Black Plastic Body, Deck Plate Key IncludedThe straight-n...
View full detailsPerko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, Chrome Bronze Cap, Black Plastic Body
Perko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, Chrome Bronze Cap, Black Plastic BodyA premium-finish combination gas fill and...
View full detailsPerko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, Chrome Bronze Cap, Black Plastic Body
Perko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, Chrome Bronze Cap, Black Plastic BodyThe premium finish version of Perko’s com...
View full detailsPerko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, White Plastic, Deck Plate Key Included
Perko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, White Plastic, Deck Plate Key IncludedA two-in-one deck fitting that combines ...
View full detailsPerko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, Black Plastic, Deck Plate Key Included
Perko Combination Gas Fill & Integrated Tank Vent – Angled Neck, Black Plastic, Deck Plate Key IncludedA two-in-one deck fitting that combines ...
View full detailsSea-Dog Chrome Zinc Gas Deck Fill with Splash Guard & Keyless Cap – 1-1/2" Hose
Sea-Dog Chrome Zinc Gas Deck Fill with Splash Guard & Keyless Cap – 1-1/2" HoseA chrome-plated die-cast zinc gas deck fill designed for easy, t...
View full detailsSea-Dog Cast 316 Stainless Deck Fill Key – 1-3/16" Hole Centers
Sea-Dog Cast 316 Stainless Deck Fill Key – 1-3/16" Hole CentersA precision-fit deck fill key investment cast from 316 stainless steel — the higher-...
View full detailsSea-Dog Deck Fill Key – Formed 304 Stainless Steel, Cast Cap Fit
Sea-Dog Deck Fill Key – Formed 304 Stainless Steel, Cast Cap FitA dedicated deck fill key formed from 304 stainless steel and designed to fit Sea-D...
View full detailsSea-Dog Universal Deck Fill Key & Multi-Tool – 304 Stainless Steel
Sea-Dog Universal Deck Fill Key & Multi-Tool – 304 Stainless SteelA hardworking multi-tool built around the deck fill key — one of the most-use...
View full detailsDavis Snap Tool Multi-Key – Stainless Steel Deck Plate Key & Multi-Tool
Davis Snap Tool Multi-Key – Stainless Steel Deck Plate Key & Multi-ToolA pocket-sized stainless steel multi-tool designed around the deck plate...
View full detailsSeachoice Universal Deck Plate Key & Multi-Tool – Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel, 3-7/8 in.
Seachoice Universal Deck Plate Key & Multi-Tool – Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel, 3-7/8 in.One compact tool that handles the most common deck acc...
View full detailsSeachoice Polycarbonate Deck Plate Key – Black, 3-3/8 in.
Seachoice Polycarbonate Deck Plate Key – Black, 3-3/8 in.A compact, purpose-built key for opening standard twist-lock and pry-up deck plates on fue...
View full detailsPerko 0477DP0BLK Pole Storage Clips for 3/4" Tubing
Perko 0477DP0BLK Pole Storage Clips for 3/4" TubingKeep your flag poles, antenna poles, and light poles neatly secured when not in use. These Perko...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3/4" Rubber Pole Storage Clips – Pack of 2
Simple, Secure Storage for 3/4" Poles and RodsThese Sea-Dog molded rubber pole storage clips are designed to hold 3/4" diameter poles, flag staffs,...
View full detailsChromalex Locking Gas Fill
The Chromalex Locking Gas Fill from Perko provides a secure, marine-ready deck fill with a locking cap. Built with chrome-plated zinc alloy constru...
View full detailsChromalex Locking Gas Cap
Keep your fuel fill secured with the Perko Chromalex Locking Gas Cap. This black plastic cap features a built-in five pin tumbler lock, comes with ...
View full detailsPerko Black Plastic Gas Fill & Tank Vent w/Straight Neck
Perko black plastic gas fill & tank vent (straight neck) with an integral tank vent and flame arrestor—built for clean, simple deck-mount fuel ...
View full detailsBlack Plastic Gas Fill & Tank Vent w/Angled Neck
Replace or upgrade your boat’s vented fuel fill with this Black Plastic gas fill and tank vent assembly featuring an angled neck and an integral ta...
View full detailsPerko Sealed Fill Cap w/VPR, Stainless Steel
PERKO sealed fill cap with Vacuum/Over Pressure Relief Valve (VPR), built in stainless steel for a secure, EPA-certified sealed fuel fill system. K...
View full detailsPerko Water Cap/Chain
Perko water deck-fill replacement cap with chain (Figure 0540 style) for water service. Key Features Replacement water cap/chain assembly for PERK...
View full detailsSpare Gas Cap w/Chain
Replacement PERKO spare gas cap with chain for deck fill applications—designed to keep the cap secured while fueling. Key Features Spare gas cap w...
View full detailsRetaining Cable
Keep your deck plate secure with this PERKO retaining cable for deck plates. Built with a stainless steel cable and fittings, it includes a stainle...
View full detailsLocking Insert for Fuel Deck Fills
Add a locking insert to your fuel deck fill for added theft/tamper resistance—featuring a black polymer body with a zinc alloy lock cylinder and a ...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3573931 Hose Klip™ - Water Hose Lock For Deck Fills
Sea-Dog Hose Klip™ Water Hose Lock (3573931 / 354-3573931) helps prevent your water hose from slipping out of the deck fill during filling—so you c...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3573901 Emergency Deck Fill Plug, POP Display 10/pk
The Sea-Dog 3573901 Emergency Deck Fill Plug is an essential, temporary solution for lost deck fill caps—helping keep your boat’s fuel fill secured...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3573901 Emergency Deck Fill Plug
The Sea-Dog Emergency Deck Fill Plug helps you keep going if you lose your deck fill cap—using a temporary plug designed for common 1-1/2" hose dec...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3570131 Water Deck Fill Fiberglass Nylon w/Blue Slotted Cap,A: 1-1/2"Hose, B:2-1/2", C: 3-3/8", #10 FH
Sea-Dog’s® fiberglass filled injection molded nylon deck fills contain no metal and do not require grounding to the boats electrical system. Caps a...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3570101 Gas Deck Fill Fiberglass Nylon w/Red Slotted Cap,A: 1-1/2"Hose, B:2-1/2", C: 3-3/8", #10 FH
Sea-Dog’s® fiberglass filled injection molded nylon deck fills contain no metal and do not require grounding to the boats electrical system. Caps a...
View full detailsHose Deck Fill Replacement Cap
Restore your deck fill with a replacement cap made from cast 316 stainless steel. Key Features Replacement cap for hose deck fill hardware Cast 31...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3513521 Stainless Cast Pipe Deck Fill, Water
Pipe Deck Fills are constructed of corrosion resistant investment cast 316 stainless steel. Designed to be used in conjunction with 1-1/2" – 11-1/2...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3513511 Stainless Cast Pipe Deck Fill, Diesel
Pipe Deck Fills are constructed of corrosion resistant investment cast 316 stainless steel. Designed to be used in conjunction with 1-1/2" – 11-1/2...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3513501 Stainless Cast Pipe Deck Fill, Gas
Pipe Deck Fills are constructed of corrosion resistant investment cast 316 stainless steel. Designed to be used in conjunction with 1-1/2" – 11-1/2...
View full detailsSeadog 351331 Diesel Deck Fill, A: 2" Hose, B:3-1/4", C:3-7/16", #10 FH,Diesel
Constructed of corrosion resistant cast 316 stainless steel. Slotted cap requires a key to open and close. All fills and replacement caps (except w...
View full detailsSeadog 3513231 Waste Deck Fill ,A: 1-1/2" Hose, B:3", C:3" #10 FH, Waste
Constructed of corrosion resistant cast 316 stainless steel. Slotted cap requires a key to open and close. All fills and replacement caps (except w...
View full detailsSea-Dog 3513221 Hose Deck Fill , A: 1-1/2" Hose, B:3", C:3" #10 FH,water
Constructed of corrosion resistant cast 316 stainless steel. Slotted cap requires a key to open and close. All fills and replacement caps (except w...
View full detailsSeadog 351321 Diesel Deck Fill, A:1-1/2" Hose, B:3", C:3", #10 F, Diesel
Constructed of corrosion resistant cast 316 stainless steel. Slotted cap requires a key to open and close. All fills and replacement caps (except w...
View full detailsSeadog 3513201 Gas Deck Fill , A: 1-1/2" Hose, B:3", C:3", #10 FH, Gas
Constructed of corrosion resistant cast 316 stainless steel. Slotted cap requires a key to open and close. All fills and replacement caps (except w...
View full detailsSea-Dog 351110 Flip Top Hose Gas Fill, 1-1/2" Hose
Sea-Dog flip top hose gas fill is designed for a convenient, hinged fill connection and a corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel construction—buil...
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