C. Sherman Johnson Small Boat Kit

The C. Sherman Johnson Small Boat Kit (MPN 37-504) is an essential hardware assortment designed for anglers and boaters who maintain small watercraft, outboards, and marine rigging systems. Whether you're running a 16-footer, a center console, or a classic skiff, this kit supplies the stainless steel fasteners and pins that secure critical connections—from engine mounts to clevis linkages on throttle and trim cables. After decades on the water, any boat owner knows that corrosion and vibration loosen hardware; having quality marine-grade pins and fasteners on hand prevents costly downtime and keeps your vessel running safely.

This compact kit contains precision-engineered clevis pins in three diameter sizes (3/16", 1/4", and 5/16") with graduated lengths suited to common marine linkages, plus Type 316 stainless steel cotter pins that lock fasteners under load and vibration. Type 316 stainless resists saltwater corrosion far better than standard stainless, making it the professional choice for coastal and offshore anglers. The assortment—six pins at 3/16", six at 1/4", four at 5/16", and ten cotter pins—covers the most frequent replacement needs without excess bulk. At just 0.35 lbs and measuring 3 x 1 x 5 inches, the kit stows easily in a tackle box, engine compartment, or emergency kit without taking up valuable space.

This kit is ideal for weekend warriors, fishing guides, and serious boat maintainers who recognize that small hardware failures can cascade into major safety hazards on the water. Boaters who run their own service work—adjusting trim cable tension, replacing worn linkage pins, or rebuilding throttle mechanisms—will find this selection covers 80% of typical small-craft repairs. Cotter pins must be replaced after removal, so keeping fresh stock aboard means you can execute repairs without improvisation. Compatible with outboards, inboards, tiller steering systems, and most OEM rigging found on recreational fishing vessels and pleasure boats under 30 feet.