C. Sherman Johnson Splice Eye w/Threaded Stud: 5/16" -24 x 2-1/2" LH w/Splice Eye

The C. Sherman Johnson Splice Eye w/Threaded Stud: 5/16" -24 x 2-1/2" LH with Splice Eye is a precision marine hardware fitting designed for boaters and sailors who demand reliability in their life line systems. Built to splice high-tech Dyneema line to standard stainless steel life lines, this fitting bridges the gap between modern synthetic line technology and traditional marine rigging architecture. Whether you're upgrading aging hardware on a cruising sailboat or replacing corroded terminals on a center console, this splice eye delivers the secure, maintenance-free connection that years on the water have taught us to trust.

This fitting features a 5/16"-24 threaded stud with left-hand (LH) configuration and a 2-1/2" overall length, engineered to accept spliced Dyneema line with zero slippage. The integrated splice eye design eliminates the weak point of traditional crimped terminals, distributing load evenly across the spliced section. A cross-hole for cotter pin safety ensures the connection cannot back off under the constant working loads found in real marine service—whether that's wave impact, thermal cycling, or years of UV exposure. C. Sherman Johnson's commitment to corrosion-resistant materials means this fitting will outlast the boat in coastal or bluewater environments.

This splice eye is ideal for sailors maintaining upper and lower shrouds, cap stays, and life line systems on vessels ranging from 25 to 60+ feet. Installation requires splicing Dyneema line—a skill documented in C. Sherman Johnson technical guides and marine rigging manuals—but once complete, you gain a terminal that resists fatigue failure far better than swaged or compressed alternatives. Compatible with standard 5/16" marine stainless hardware and Dyneema line in the 6,000–8,000 lbs tensile range, this fitting represents a genuine upgrade for any sailboat or larger sport fishing vessel serious about life safety and system longevity. Note: Dyneema line is not included with the fitting.