Sea-Dog Twin Shank Bow Eye 079233-1, 2-15/16 Inch Shaft, Chrome Plated

The Sea-Dog Twin Shank Bow Eye (part number 079233-1) is a bow-mounted tie-down fitting for securing your boat during trailering, winching, or dockside tie-down. It is built with a die cast zinc chrome plated head and chrome steel shafts, giving it a bright chrome finish along with corrosion resistance for the head casting. A U-bolt surrounds the cast eye for added strength, forming the twin-shank design that gives this bow eye its name and distributes tie-down loads across two mounting points instead of one.

This bow eye carries a rated breaking strength of 6,000 pounds, making it suitable for securing a boat under winch or trailer tension. The threads are 5/16 inch-18 UNC, and mounting nuts and washers are included, so no separate hardware purchase is needed for installation. Sea-Dog recommends this bow eye for fresh water use. It is comparable to the Perko #1235 bow eye, making it a straightforward option for boat owners replacing that fitting or outfitting a bow with twin-shank hardware.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 079233-1
• Product Type: Twin Shank Bow Eye
• Material - Head: Die cast zinc, chrome plated
• Material - Shafts: Chrome steel
• Finish: Chrome plated
• Thread Size: 5/16 inch-18 UNC
• Shaft Length (B): 2-15/16 inches
• Dimension A: 5/16 inch
• Dimension C: 1-1/8 inches
• Dimension D: 5-1/4 inches
• Dimension E: 1-5/8 inches
• Breaking Strength: 6,000 pounds
• Weight: 0.592 pounds
• Hardware Included: Nuts and washers
• Recommended Use: Fresh water
• UPC: 035514079075

Fitment

Universal fit; not restricted to a specific boat make or model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sea-Dog 079233-1 Twin Shank Bow Eye used for? It serves as a tie-down point on a boat's bow, letting you secure the boat with a winch line or tie-down strap. The twin-shank design, with a U-bolt surrounding the cast eye, gives it added strength over a single-shank bow eye.

What is the breaking strength of this bow eye? The Sea-Dog 079233-1 has a rated breaking strength of 6,000 pounds.

What material is the 079233-1 bow eye made from? The head is die cast zinc with a chrome plated finish, and the shafts are chrome steel.

How long is the shaft on this bow eye? The shaft measures 2-15/16 inches, which is the dimension referenced in the product name.

What thread size does the 079233-1 bow eye use? It uses 5/16 inch-18 UNC threads.

Are mounting nuts and washers included with this bow eye? Yes, nuts and washers are included with the Sea-Dog 079233-1 Twin Shank Bow Eye, so no separate hardware is needed to install it.

Is this bow eye rated for salt water use? Sea-Dog recommends the 079233-1 Twin Shank Bow Eye for fresh water use.

Is the Sea-Dog 079233-1 comparable to any other bow eye brands? It is comparable to the Perko #1235 bow eye, making it a suitable option when replacing that fitting.

How much does this bow eye weigh? The Sea-Dog Twin Shank Bow Eye 079233-1 weighs 0.592 pounds.

What does the twin-shank design offer over a standard bow eye? A U-bolt surrounds the cast eye on the 079233-1, forming two mounting shanks that add strength compared to a single-shank bow eye design.

Does this bow eye fit a specific boat make or model? The 079233-1 is a universal-fit bow eye and is not limited to a specific boat make or model.

What color or finish does the 079233-1 bow eye have? It has a chrome plated finish over the die cast zinc head and chrome steel shafts, giving it a bright silver appearance.