Heavy-duty 1" stainless stanchion tubes have integral top caps and accept coated lifeline wire up to 5/16" oval dia. Rugged stainless base is canted 5° inboard to match most deck cambers. 5/16" welded rod reinforcement doubles as a bail for snatch blocks, etc. The gate brace mounts midway up the stanchion and has a welded base canted 60° for extra support at gate openings. Stanchion base and gate brace sold separately.

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