installing bow hooks on the transom

[rob711]

i have a 2005 18ft trophy walkaround...its a new boat and so far i am happy with it...this last weekend i was pulling some kids around on a tube, and it seemed to me that the factory location of the hooks on the transom are too low and narrow...i realize this is a fishing boat but i'd like to do a little sking off it..id like to add 2 more hooks a bit higher and wider..i was looking around today and it seems the top 4 inches of so are just thin fiberglass..below that it would appear that there is a piece of wood glassed into the rest of the transom..any one have any ideas..i think this would be a good local but it would be a real bummer if i tore 2 holes in the back of the boat!! maybe i'll try to get some pictures..

 

[gcboat]

Re: installing bow hooks on the transom

IF you decide to install some tow points you will need to use a strong backing plate. Stainless is preferred but an aviation grade aluminum would work. Just need to spread the load around a greater area. Thinking something around 1/4" thick would suffice. I'd prep the area and apply some 3M 5200 and through bolt.

 

[rob711]

Re: installing bow hooks on the transom

yeah i have a sheet of 3/8 aluminum i was going to use a 5'' square piece behind them..hopefully tomorow i'll get some pictures i have a spot in mind.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: installing bow hooks on the transom

installing bow hooks on the transom

In that case, wouldn't they be called transom hooks?


Maybe not, just didn't seem fitting to call them bow hooks....

 

[rob711]

Re: installing bow hooks on the transom

yeah i dont know the proper name for them....but u get the point..its better then "those silver things u hook toys up to"