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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Bow Eye Question

Posted by Annie4 on 12/20/19 - 5:23 AM

Good Morning All,

Is is just me or is your bow eye too small on your Whaler? I am on my 5th Whaler now and all winch strap hooks that I have tried are a real project to connect or disconnect from the bow eyelet.

I now have the bow eye assbly removed and am heading to Hamilton Marine at lunch time to find a replacement. I know it wont be OEM, but for me, it's time to replace it.

Thoughts?

Edited by Annie4 on 12/20/19 - 6:18 AM

Posted by Phil T on 12/20/19 - 12:02 PM

I added a large shackle to the eye so I could clip on my winch strap.

Posted by Annie4 on 12/30/19 - 6:33 AM

Here's my solution. Picked up a 1/2" bow eye at Hamilton Marine. Had a TIG welder friend weld a piece of stainless plate with 2 locating tabs to the threaded eye .

This will work..

Posted by Weatherly on 12/30/19 - 8:25 AM

Annie4: What year and model boat are you referring to?

Posted by Annie4 on 12/30/19 - 8:31 AM

1986 Outrage 18