XB2003 Prosport Bow Eye

[David Lanham]

Where's a good source to get one? Mine is not looking too good. I replace it awhile back but can remember where I got it.

I think this time I'm going to find someone with smaller forearms to help. I remember replacing it last time and I gouged up my Pop-Eye forearms quite well going through the bow panel; not this time.

Thanks

 

[silverbullet02]

I ordered one from allison years ago but couldn’t wait, so I bought one at the local marina. Never did put the one from allison in because the hole is a lot smaller than the one I got.

 

[catfish123]

The one from Allison may "look better" but with the thickness of it and the small hole size, the normal hook on the winch will destroy it over several years. I put in a more regular Bow eye and it has been just fine. I would never consider going back to the original one.

 

[David Lanham]

After some research, this is the only direct fit option that I found.

Ordered one from Amazon, $11.25.

Sea-Dog : Quality Marine, Industrial and Rigging Hardware

Sea-Dog

sea-dog.com

 

[catfish123]

This one fits fine and eliminates the hook "chewing up" the original type where the hole is too small for the winch hook.

 

[David Lanham]

Where did you get this? I tried to find a U bolt style such as this but couldn't find one with a direct fit.

Thanks

 

[catfish123]

Where did you get this? I tried to find a U bolt style such as this but couldn't find one with a direct fit.

Thanks

Not sure David.............I think I just put a search in on the net for stainless steel ubolts................I think it came off a marine site.

 

[GrandLakeGAR]

Check with Allison, that stainless U bolt in the picture is what came from the factory on my 2000 XB2003.