These pad eyes fold up when you need them and down when you don't! Ideal for lifting eyes on trailerable boats, foredeck pad eyes for staysail tacks, foreguys and jacklines. Requires three flathead bolts or machine screws. A friction lock keeps them up while in use.

• Forged 17.4PH for greater strength
• Sold individually

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