The bolt on my boat that attaches to my mooring was bent and sticking out.I cut off the bolt and need to find a replacement. Does anyone know the name of this bolt and where I can find one? See Picture
Mooring/Anchor Bolt
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It's a bow eye
It's called a bow eye. You should be able to get one from just about any marine hardware store. Make sure you get one that's long enough. Since it looks like it's pretty banged-up, also be sure to check for damage on the inside where the it's bolted on, and bed it properly. Brad
It's called a bow eye. You should be able to get one from just about any marine hardware store. Make sure you get one that's long enough. Since it looks like it's pretty banged-up, also be sure to check for damage on the inside where the it's bolted on, and bed it properly. Brad
need one myself
My 1973 23 that I just purchased dose not have a bow eye and of course I am going to add one. I was going to drill the hole (the first time taking a drill to her), and then make a block to fit on the inside to absorb the weigh (like a have seen on others. Does this sound right?? Is there anything else I should do? caulkin or something to keep water out?
My 1973 23 that I just purchased dose not have a bow eye and of course I am going to add one. I was going to drill the hole (the first time taking a drill to her), and then make a block to fit on the inside to absorb the weigh (like a have seen on others. Does this sound right?? Is there anything else I should do? caulkin or something to keep water out?
Bow Eye for Mooring??
You didn't give your boat model, but I would caution the use of the bow eye as your only line on a mooring, except on lighter boats such as daysailors. It is good hardware for steadying the bow on a trailer. Not so sure a single bolt (including properly shaped internal backing block) is the best for riding out a heavy storm on a mooring for a boat of some size, at least not in the ocean. I have a 23, and it does not have a factory bow eye, either. For my mooring line in the harbor next town south of you, I use a twin yoke that lays over both bow deck cleats, with a chafing sleeve over the lines at the rub rail. You might use a bow eye for a safety or short term tie-ups.
You didn't give your boat model, but I would caution the use of the bow eye as your only line on a mooring, except on lighter boats such as daysailors. It is good hardware for steadying the bow on a trailer. Not so sure a single bolt (including properly shaped internal backing block) is the best for riding out a heavy storm on a mooring for a boat of some size, at least not in the ocean. I have a 23, and it does not have a factory bow eye, either. For my mooring line in the harbor next town south of you, I use a twin yoke that lays over both bow deck cleats, with a chafing sleeve over the lines at the rub rail. You might use a bow eye for a safety or short term tie-ups.
I disagree
I think a properly installed bow-eye is an excellent place for a mooring line. I do greatly prefer a two-bold eye, though. Using the bow eye greatly reduced the amount of chafe on the mooring lines. In fact, it is the recommended way to moor boats in my marina. They use a mooring pennant with a snap hook attached to the bow eye. Chris - you have it about right. Get a two-bolt bow eye. It will be stronger. It should come with a metal plate for both the inside and outside to spreat the stress. I recommend over drilling the holes and filling the holes with epoxy to seal the wood core. Then redrill the holes for the size of the bolts. Bed the bolts with a sealant like 3M 4200 (not 5200!) and gently tighten the bolts so the sealant doesn't squeeze out. When the selant had dried finish tightening the bolts. Brad
I think a properly installed bow-eye is an excellent place for a mooring line. I do greatly prefer a two-bold eye, though. Using the bow eye greatly reduced the amount of chafe on the mooring lines. In fact, it is the recommended way to moor boats in my marina. They use a mooring pennant with a snap hook attached to the bow eye. Chris - you have it about right. Get a two-bolt bow eye. It will be stronger. It should come with a metal plate for both the inside and outside to spreat the stress. I recommend over drilling the holes and filling the holes with epoxy to seal the wood core. Then redrill the holes for the size of the bolts. Bed the bolts with a sealant like 3M 4200 (not 5200!) and gently tighten the bolts so the sealant doesn't squeeze out. When the selant had dried finish tightening the bolts. Brad
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