Sea-Dog Bow Eye 079135-1, 3/8 Inch-16 UNC, Chrome Zinc Head, Galvanized Shaft, 2,500 lb Breaking Strength
The Sea-Dog Bow Eye 079135-1 is a tie-down fitting used to add or replace a mounting point on a boat's bow or stern. It features a die cast zinc head with a chrome plated finish paired with a galvanized shaft, giving it a bright, durable exterior with corrosion-resistant plating. The shaft threads with a 3/8 inch-16 UNC thread pattern, and a mounting nut and washer are included so the bow eye is ready to install without sourcing separate hardware.
This bow eye carries a rated breaking strength of 2,500 pounds, making it suitable for standard bow or stern tie-down duty such as trailer winch hook-up or dock line attachment points. It is recommended for fresh water use. Overall mounting dimensions run 4-5/8 inches and 6-5/8 inches across the reference points shown in the manufacturer's spec table, with a 15/16 inch and 1-13/16 inch reference dimension and a 3/8 inch NC thread diameter. The part weighs 0.386 pounds.
Specifications
- Brand: Sea-Dog
- Manufacturer Part Number: 079135-1
- Product Type: Bow Eye
- Material: Die Cast Zinc (Head), Galvanized Steel (Shaft)
- Finish: Chrome Plated (Head)
- Thread Size: 3/8 Inch-16 UNC
- Thread Class: 2B, Right Hand
- Breaking Strength: 2,500 pounds
- Weight: 0.386 pounds
- Dimension A (Thread Diameter): 3/8 Inch NC
- Dimension B: 4-5/8 Inches
- Dimension C: 15/16 Inch
- Dimension D: 6-5/8 Inches
- Dimension E: 1-13/16 Inches
- Hardware Included: Nut and Washer
- Recommended Water Type: Fresh Water
- UPC: 035514079020
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the breaking strength of the Sea-Dog Bow Eye 079135-1? This bow eye is rated for a breaking strength of 2,500 pounds, making it suitable for standard bow or stern tie-down use.
What thread size does the 079135-1 bow eye use? The Sea-Dog 079135-1 uses a 3/8 inch-16 UNC thread, Class 2B, right hand.
Does the bow eye come with mounting hardware? Yes, a nut and washer are included with the 079135-1 bow eye so it can be installed without buying separate fasteners.
What material is the Sea-Dog Bow Eye 079135-1 made from? It has a die cast zinc head with a chrome plated finish and a galvanized steel shaft.
Is this bow eye rated for saltwater use? No, the 079135-1 bow eye is recommended for fresh water use.
What are the overall dimensions of the 079135-1 bow eye? Per the manufacturer's dimension chart, this bow eye measures 4-5/8 inches and 6-5/8 inches across its reference points, with a 15/16 inch and 1-13/16 inch reference dimension and a 3/8 inch NC thread diameter.
How much does the Sea-Dog Bow Eye 079135-1 weigh? It weighs 0.386 pounds.
What is the UPC for this bow eye? The UPC for Sea-Dog part number 079135-1 is 035514079020.
What is this bow eye used for? The 079135-1 is used to add or replace a tie-down point on a boat's bow or stern.
How is the 079135-1 different from the smaller Sea-Dog bow eye 079133-1? The 079135-1 has larger mounting dimensions (4-5/8 inches and 6-5/8 inches) than the 079133-1 (2-9/16 inches and 4-3/4 inches), though both share the same 3/8 inch NC thread and 2,500 pound breaking strength rating; they are separate part numbers, so match the dimension needed for your mounting location.
What finish does the head of the 079135-1 bow eye have? The head is die cast zinc with a chrome plated finish, while the shaft is galvanized.
Is the Sea-Dog 079135-1 sold as a single unit? Yes, this listing is for one Sea-Dog Bow Eye, part number 079135-1, complete with mounting nut and washer.