Barton Marine High Load Eye 16mm Bore is a high-strength rigging eye designed for sailors upgrading stays, control lines, and rigging hardware where weight matters. With a 16mm bore and six size options, it delivers durable performance across a range of onboard applications while keeping weight to a minimum.
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16mm bore: Designed to accommodate larger lines and higher-load applications while maintaining sleek, efficient geometry.
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Six size options: Six sizes available for versatile onboard applications; the smallest size can be attached with a 3mm line (bullseye 6mm) and the largest with a 16mm line (bullseye 28mm).
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HV500 hard anodized finish: Hard anodized coating provides excellent low-friction properties; after 300+ hours on an abrasion test, no visual wear on the coating.
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Curved surface profile: Smooth, contoured surfaces reduce friction and maximize strength-to-weight efficiency.
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Marine-grade aluminium with hard anodised finish: Durable construction built to endure harsh marine environments while staying lightweight.
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Notable performance gains: Friction increases by only 15%, strength increases by 272%, weight reduced by 51% (data based on using 4mm D12 SK75 Dyneema core).
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Versatile use cases: Suitable for lazy jacks and barber haulers, mast base tidies, stanchion lead eyes, and other rigging applications where high load performance matters.
This eye delivers dependable strength with minimized weight, helping control lines and stays perform efficiently in offshore conditions. The combination of ultra-low wear coating, marine-grade aluminium construction, and significant performance gains supports longer rigging life and easier line handling—ideal for upgrading halyards, control lines, or general rigging hardware with confidence. With six size options, you can precisely match your rigging needs from lightweight, responsive setups to demanding high-load configurations.
