BillG
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I need ideas on how to fix this problem or if anyone knows where to get a replacement?
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I need ideas on how to fix this problem or if anyone knows where to get a replacement?jigngrub
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That would be a cast aluminum bow eye it looks like, especially the way it broke. I'd switch to a stainless steel one.
I'd replace it with something like this one:
https://www.basspro.com/SeaSense-Bow-or-Stern-Eye-Bolt/product/101007/126015
It's the same have on my Tracker Pro Deep V 17.
I'd replace it with something like this one:
https://www.basspro.com/SeaSense-Bow-or-Stern-Eye-Bolt/product/101007/126015
It's the same have on my Tracker Pro Deep V 17.
DaveInGA
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There's a couple on this page that are a bit expensive, but look like they can be adapted with some sealant to cover the holes of your old one. Look near the bottom of the page.
https://greatlakesskipper.com/categ...d-docking-hardware-bows-and-lifting-eyes.html
https://greatlakesskipper.com/categ...d-docking-hardware-bows-and-lifting-eyes.html
lovedr79
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How dis it get ripped of?
BillG
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Thanks Guys, I ended up buying the stainless U-Bolt. It is 3/8 dia. which I believe should be strong enough.
I am going to add fender washers to the inside to build up some thickness to keep the bolt from pulling thru.
I will post the results. I'm hoping to complete this repair tomorrow.
I am going to add fender washers to the inside to build up some thickness to keep the bolt from pulling thru.
I will post the results. I'm hoping to complete this repair tomorrow.
jigngrub
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You really need more than fender washers on the inside of the hull, you need a backer plate of aluminum or even wood.
Rip down a 2x4 about 6" long so it'll nestle down into the V, then use the fender washers on the back of that.
Rip down a 2x4 about 6" long so it'll nestle down into the V, then use the fender washers on the back of that.
BillG
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lovedr79, check out my thread. 79 sylvan sportster open bow UPDATE! The pics. show it all.
jigngrub, I used ten washers on each stud plus the u-bolt plate. It seems to hold pretty well. I winched my boat up to the stop from about a foot away. I still need to fix the old rivet holes so I could still add a backer.
jigngrub, I used ten washers on each stud plus the u-bolt plate. It seems to hold pretty well. I winched my boat up to the stop from about a foot away. I still need to fix the old rivet holes so I could still add a backer.
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