Bow eye question

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shelbygt
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Bow eye question

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Has anyone put a bow eye on their Marinette? I'm surprised there's not one there? It would sure be helpful if a tow was needed and would also help facilitate loading on a trailer. It seems to be plenty stout structurally. Where would could I find one sturdy enough and are there any consideration?
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Re: Bow eye question

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It's been done. You need a massive aluminum plate inside that's bent to conform to the shape.

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Maestro
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Here's a link to the bow eye that DiverDennis put on his boat.

http://s277.photobucket.com/user/DiverD ... t=3&page=1

The "Surface Interval" is a great source of inspiration and resources for us 28' footers...
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Here's what I made for mine. I was putting a new bottom on so put an eye on too. I can pick the front of the boat up with this eye.
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