C. Sherman Johnson 1/8 in Double-Thread Gate Eye

The C. Sherman Johnson 1/8 in Double-Thread Gate Eye is used at one end of a lifeline gate and threads into a compatible eye nut. Its double-threaded arrangement provides a defined connection point for a gate built around 1/8 in wire. This type of fitting is useful when a lifeline system needs a threaded eye rather than a swaged hook or splice-eye terminal. It can be used as a replacement when the existing gate already uses the same Johnson-style threaded hardware.

Thread compatibility is the main installation consideration because the eye must engage the mating nut smoothly and to the proper depth. The eye should line up with the rest of the gate hardware so the lifeline is not twisted when the gate is closed. Once adjusted, the connection should remain secure while still allowing the gate to function without excessive slack. Any damaged or distorted threads should be replaced rather than forced back into service.

• Threaded gate-eye fitting for 1/8 in wire systems
• Designed to thread into a compatible eye nut
• Useful for service or new lifeline gate construction
• Provides an adjustable hardware connection at the gate end

Confirm the mating nut and thread engagement before final lifeline tension is applied. The eye should remain aligned with the gate load and should not be used if the threads show cross-threading or deformation. Browse more Sailing Hardware for compatible hardware and related marine rigging components.