Pad eyes: Metal or Nylon/Plastic?

I just got my first fishing kayak last weekend. [Weber Angler 132(or 110)].

I'm wanting to add some pad eyes, but I'm not sure what material I should get. The most popular seems to be Nylon, but I'm not sure if that's because of cost or if it's the better option compared to, say, aluminum.

What would you guys recommend?
(And yes, I will be sealing the screws)

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Stainless Steel.

Stainless Steel.

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It depends. IMHO, nylon is fine 90% or more of the time—and might actually be better since it might break before the kayak is seriously damaged. But for those few things that need to take a lot of weight and abuse (like a carrying handle on a heavy kayak), stainless is the answer. If you do go with stainless, always use some kind of backing to prevent it from tearing out.

HEAVY METAL

One compelling argument I've read about using nylon ones is that if a very heavy load is exerted on one, it will break first before ripping out your kayak.

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Ok. Thanks for the pointers guys. I'm planning on doing some diy mods tomorrow. Like:
-Making/installing a drag chain.
-Setting up/Attaching a milk crate.
-Extra sealing/silicone on some factory parts (like the skeg wheel thing)
-???

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One compelling argument I've read about using nylon ones is that if a very heavy load is exerted on one, it will break first before ripping out your kayak.

Exactly.

I used to buy stainless pad eyes at Monterey Bay Kayaks (in Monterey). The last time I was there, they told me they didn’t carry them anymore because some people had damaged their kayaks because of stainless pad eyes, whereas nylon didn’t cause such problems. So it’s something to consider.