Wichard 5/16 Eye Nut - 21/32" Diameter

The Wichard 5/16 Eye Nut with 21/32" diameter is a single-piece forged marine fastening component engineered for demanding salt-water applications. Manufactured by Wichard Marine, a leader in French marine hardware, this eye nut delivers the breaking loads and durability required for serious boating, fishing rigging, and towing work where connection reliability cannot be compromised.

The 5/16 sizing and 21/32" diameter specification provide substantial load capacity for mid-range rigging tasks. Single-piece forged construction—without welding or secondary assembly—eliminates stress concentration points and weak joints common in stamped or assembled hardware. This monolithic design is essential for applications where cyclic loading from wave action, towing strain, or sudden forces could fatigue weaker fasteners. The eye opening accommodates standard marine line attachments, shackles, and carabiners, making it adaptable across multiple rigging scenarios.

Weekend anglers and serious offshore crews alike rely on Wichard eye nuts for towing bridles, waterskiing line attachment points, and general-purpose deck hardware. This fastener is sized for medium loads—ideal for center console rigging, sailboat hardware upgrades, and recreational towing applications where cost-effective, proven European hardware outperforms inferior imports. Commercial operators and tournament fishermen trust Wichard's forging process and material consistency for tournament-level reliability.

Wichard's marine fasteners are specified by boat manufacturers and riggers worldwide because forged construction resists corrosion better than cast alternatives and maintains consistent strength even after years of salt-air exposure. The 5/16 eye nut is compact enough for confined spaces yet robust enough to handle sudden shock loads—a practical advantage over undersized fasteners that require frequent replacement or oversized hardware that adds unnecessary weight and cost.