Sea-Dog Line Lashing Hooks

Lashing hooks are small pieces of hardware that do a lot of quiet work on a boat. They anchor bungee cords, tie-down lines, canvas covers and shock cord so gear stays put when the water gets rough. Sea-Dog Line, the Everett, Washington marine hardware maker founded in 1923, offers lashing hooks in both metal and molded-plastic versions, so boaters can match the hook to the boat and the load.

Formed 304 Stainless Steel Lashing Hooks

The core of Sea-Dog's lineup is its stainless steel lashing hook, formed from 304 stainless steel. The common 5/16-inch version (part number 195210) has a 2-3/4-inch overall length and a 1/4-inch hole for mounting, and a 3/8-inch stock size is also made for heavier-duty applications. Marine-grade 304 stainless is a long-standing choice for deck hardware because it resists corrosion in wet, salty conditions and holds its shape under steady tension.

These hooks suit jobs such as securing boat covers, holding down cushions and gear, anchoring bungee cord on a console or gunwale, and keeping stowed equipment from shifting underway. A formed hook with a bolt-through mounting hole fastens to a solid surface rather than relying on adhesives or light-duty screws.

Injection-Molded Nylon Options

Metal is not always the right answer. Sea-Dog also makes lashing hooks in injection-molded nylon, including a double-hole lashing hook design. Nylon hooks make sense where weight, noise or surface contact matter: on small craft, paddlesports, or anywhere a metal hook might scratch a finish or rattle against a hull. They also stay free of galvanic concerns when mounted near dissimilar metals. Sea-Dog runs its own injection molding facility in Washington state, which gives the company direct control over its molded plastic parts.

Choosing the Right Lashing Hook

• Material: Choose stainless steel for higher strength and a traditional look; choose nylon for light-duty tie-downs and scratch-sensitive surfaces.
• Size: Match the stock diameter to the cord or line you are securing and to the loads you expect.
• Mounting: Check the hole diameter and use appropriate through-bolts, backing plates or washers on thin panels.
• Application: Lashing hooks are meant for securing gear and covers, not for lifting or load-bearing rigging.

Why Sea-Dog for Lashing Hooks

Sea-Dog has supplied boaters, riggers and boatbuilders for over a century, and its lashing hooks are part of a wide range of rigging hardware that includes cleats, shackles, swivels, turnbuckles and other hooks. That breadth means a lashing hook can be matched with compatible fasteners and line hardware from the same maker. The company has also earned repeated National Marine Distributors Association supplier recognition.

To see everything the manufacturer offers, visit the full Sea-Dog Line brand page. To compare lashing hooks from other makers, browse the complete Lashing Hooks category.