Collection: Hinges

Southco and Whitecap between them cover the two main jobs a marine hinge has to do: hold a position under load, or pivot cleanly and stay out of the way. Southco's adjustable torque hinges are built for panels, hatches, and compartment doors where you want the lid to stay open at whatever angle you set it, without a prop rod. They come in small and medium sizes, in acetal copolymer, in black or natural white, so matching the color and load rating of your application matters before you order. Whitecap takes a more traditional hardware approach, offering butt hinges, flush-mount two-pin hinges, strap hinges, and T-strap hinges across several sizes and finishes.

Material choice is the most important decision in this category. Whitecap stocks hinges in 304 stainless, 316 stainless, polished brass, and chrome-plated brass. On exposed deck hardware or in a saltwater environment, 316 stainless resists corrosion noticeably better than 304. Brass works well in interior or low-moisture applications and suits a classic look. Beyond material, check the physical dimensions against your mounting surface carefully, since Whitecap flush-mount and strap hinges vary significantly in both leaf size and pin configuration. Getting the right hinge is mostly a matter of matching material, size, and hinge type to the specific door, hatch, or seat you are fitting out.