Sea-Dog Adjustable Bronze Deck Plate Key, Opens to 6 Inches, Part 335680-1

The Sea-Dog Adjustable Deck Plate Key (335680-1) is a sand cast bronze hand tool used to open and close threaded deck plates and fill caps on boats. Rather than being sized to one plate diameter, this key adjusts to open up to a maximum of 6 inches, letting it work across a range of deck plate and fill cap sizes instead of requiring a separate key for each one. It comes with two stainless steel pins, in 3/16 inch and 5/16 inch sizes, which fit into the engagement slots or holes on most plates and caps so the key can grip and turn them without slipping or marring the fitting.

Construction is sand cast bronze, chosen for its corrosion resistance in a marine environment where the tool will be exposed to saltwater, spray, and repeated handling. The handle has a drilled hole so an optional lanyard can be attached, which helps keep the key from being dropped or lost overboard while working on deck. At 7-3/4 inches overall length, it is sized for a solid two-hand grip when breaking loose a stuck or over-tightened deck plate.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 335680-1
• Product Type: Adjustable Deck Plate Key
• Material: Sand Cast Bronze
• Overall Length: 7-3/4 inches
• Maximum Opening: 6 inches
• Pin Sizes: 3/16 inch and 5/16 inch stainless steel
• Color: Tarnished Gold
• Finish: Powder Coated
• Weight: 0.728 pounds
• UPC: 035514335126

Fitment

Adjusts to open deck plates and fill caps up to 6 inches, and includes two pin sizes (3/16 inch and 5/16 inch) to accommodate most plates or caps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes of deck plates does the Sea-Dog 335680-1 key fit? It adjusts to open up to a maximum of 6 inches, and it comes with two stainless steel pins, 3/16 inch and 5/16 inch, so it can engage most deck plates or fill caps rather than just one fixed size.

What is this deck plate key made of? The Sea-Dog 335680-1 is made of sand cast bronze, a corrosion resistant material chosen to hold up to saltwater and marine exposure.

How long is the key? 7-3/4 inches overall, which gives enough leverage to break loose a stuck or over-tightened deck plate by hand.

Does it come with a lanyard? No lanyard is included, but the handle has a drilled hole so an optional lanyard can be attached to help prevent the 335680-1 from being dropped overboard while in use.

How much does the Sea-Dog deck plate key weigh? It weighs 0.728 pounds.

What color or finish does this key have? It has a tarnished gold color with a powder coated finish over the sand cast bronze body.

Can one key open both round and other style deck plates? The 335680-1 is designed to accommodate most plates or caps using its adjustable 6 inch maximum opening and the two included pin sizes, rather than being limited to one plate style.

Do I need anti-seize or any other tool with this key? The key itself is all that is needed to turn a deck plate; Sea-Dog recommends using anti-seize lubricant on deck plate threads separately to prevent galling, but that is a maintenance step for the deck plate installation, not a requirement to use the 335680-1 key.

Is this a heavy duty tool or a lightweight one? It is built as a heavy duty tool, with a solid sand cast bronze construction intended for repeated use rather than a light disposable design.

What is the manufacturer part number for this deck plate key? The part number is 335680-1, made by Sea-Dog.