Steps wrote: OK another thought.. the Tow ring in the bow.. what the winch hooks on. I broke mine, and apparently its not uncommon. Once I had finally get it and the bit out could see what had happened. 1/ the diameter of the studs thru the keel rail I considered just a little under sized for the job. 2/The position in relation to how the winch rope hooked on...was not square. This in effect put all the load on only one of the studs at an angle, finally snapping it...fortunately at the ramp. I re positioned a little higher.. the top hole thru the bow became the bottom new hole. Being of greater diameter I was able to re align the hole more square without getting slop in the fit. I dont see yours on there??? maybe something to lok at before floors or more work happens??? |
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