Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 25 Outrage cuddy bow eye replacement
Posted by Traceygsu on 02/11/12 - 6:47 AM
#1
Anyone know where i can find the newer style bow eye replacement? Called a local BW dealer and they told me the part listed in the OEM section was no longer available. This bow eye is 1/2" and 9" long (thread length)
Posted by docsoma on 02/11/12 - 7:58 AM
#2
Another member had the old style bow and stern eyes for sale on this site just this past week.
Posted by Traceygsu on 02/11/12 - 8:04 AM
#3
Thanks however I need the newer style because that is what I currently have. Just broke on me during a 10 hour haul.
Posted by Phil T on 02/11/12 - 8:34 AM
#5
Tracy -
Give Sue Lodel, Parts Manager, at Twin Cities Marine a call. She is a
guru at getting needed parts.
Posted by duf on 02/12/12 - 2:16 PM
#7
just so happens, i broke the one on my 25 outrage, and am looking for a replacement. Will update on my success. Mine is 5/8's by 11 1/2 twin ubolt style.
Duf
Posted by Traceygsu on 02/12/12 - 2:58 PM
#9
Thanks. I called a local bw dealer and I'm thinking those part numbers have been superseded because we didn't have any luck. They will call Boston whaler on Monday. I will post updated part numbers if I have any luck.
Edited by Traceygsu on 02/12/12 - 3:08 PM
Posted by Traceygsu on 02/13/12 - 10:13 AM
#10
Contacted Sue this morning at Twin Cities Marine. Very professional and great to work with. The part number for my 25 Outrage Cuddy Bow Eye Newer Style is
12-7163-00. Price is 73.50.
Posted by duf on 02/13/12 - 10:21 AM
#11
i just got off the phone with Sue at Twin Cities, and my 5/8 (verified) X 11 1/2 inch U Bolt style bow eye has been ordered, and should see it by the end of the week.
Duf
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/13/12 - 10:33 AM
#12
Please send us a photo of the new part....
5/8" for the 25' models....
1/2" for other models......
Posted by duf on 02/13/12 - 2:58 PM
#13
will do Joe.
Duf
Posted by duf on 02/13/12 - 4:10 PM
#14
Here is the old one. Willl update with the new one once i receive.
Duf
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii80/dufrus/?action=view¤t=MVC-022F-3.jpg
Just received my new bow eye. Is quite a bit longer, but form and fit is excellent with the exception being, its way longer then necessary, but i assume that is to utilize the same bow eye for different models, revenge, outrage etc.
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii80/dufrus/?action=view¤t=MVC-024F-3.jpg
Should have it installed tomorrow. What is the recommended sealent to use when installing it?
Duf
Edited by duf on 02/21/12 - 3:53 PM
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/21/12 - 3:59 PM
#15
Looks like you have to cut the length off....??
Can you give us a photo of just the new part with nothing in the background?
Thanks...
Posted by duf on 02/21/12 - 4:01 PM
#16
And, the best way to shorten the 5/8's shafts other then a hacksaw and backing the nuts over the newly cut 5/8's shafts.
Duf
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/21/12 - 4:03 PM
#17
The best way to do this is hire me to come out and do it for you.
I work for free......
Posted by duf on 02/21/12 - 4:04 PM
#18
can do Joe, have a background in mind? Just something neutral ?
Duf
Posted by duf on 02/21/12 - 4:05 PM
#19
Oh, $500 or so round trip to saw off two bolts :)
Duf
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/21/12 - 4:07 PM
#20
Duf,
Cut it clean with the nuts down on the shaft...
Then file carefully to get rid of sharp edges.
Then back the nuts off....
Posted by Alan Gracewski on 02/21/12 - 8:22 PM
#22
Duf, I would highly recommend 3M 5200 adhesive sealant. It is by far the strongest and most resistant to the pulling and any side to side movement within the mounting holes. I have always used this for my Whalers thru the years (13, 16, 19 & 22). That said, it appears from your photos that your old bow fitting failed from a combination of salt water with crevice corrosion. Stainless is very susceptible to crevice corrosion in areas where there is little oxygen...like the twin holes in the bow. Crevice corrosion also is accelerated by force (tension) and cyclic loading is even worse (on the trailer there is both constant force and changing loading). Looks like the failure originated in the threads which are also stress concentrators. With all these things going against it, the poor fitting had no chance!!
The important thing for the future is to absolutely keep the salt water out and all the threads covered with good sealant.
Al
Posted by duf on 02/22/12 - 1:55 PM
#23
Alan, i would have thought 4200 might be a better way to seal the bow holes, as my experience with 5200 is it has quite a bit of adhesive in it, and might be quite a job to remove the bow eye down the road if i ever had to. Course, if you seal the hole correctly and don't have salt water intrusion, chances are, i'll never have to mess with it again is a good point as well.
Duf
Posted by Alan Gracewski on 02/23/12 - 12:19 PM
#24
Right you are Duf...I personally would not want to deal with it again, however, there is comfort in knowing something can be easily undone.
So in the words of Clint Eastwood "Do you feel lucky?"
Al
Posted by duf on 02/23/12 - 2:39 PM
#25
LOL, gotta love that line, have used it on numerous occasions myself. Do appreciate the input, and we will see how she fairs!
Duf
Posted by duf on 02/23/12 - 4:15 PM
#26
So, after installing, removing, cutting with a tad extra, reinstalling, remarking, removing recutting, reinstalling being happy, filing and working the nuts up and down, removing and putting generous amounts of 3M's 4200 all the way up to 1/2 inch from the nutted end inside the boat and all the way around the threads, reinstalled, torqued down and am satisfied with the job. Had plenty of excess sealent blow out the holes in the hull, so am good to go the voids are filled. My hands were sticky enough to know i had enough adhesion, so here's the photo's and done deal unless i get some questions.
Duf
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii...25F-3.jpg#
Edited by Phil T on 02/24/12 - 2:44 PM