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OCEddie posted 03-30-2009 06:51 PM ET (US)
Has anyone installed additional towing eyes on the transom [of a Boston Whaler 190 MONTAUK]? The stock eyes are too close to the centerline, and you can't pull anything without [the tow line] rubbing hard against the lower unit [of the outboard motor].
I got a shop drawing of the [WhaleBoard] in the transom; it's not on the website. Boston Whaler sent it to me upon request. Whaler says they haven't tested [other locations for the towing eyes], so they can't recommend placement. The reinforcement doesn't come all the way up to the top corners of the transom.
jimh posted 03-30-2009 07:28 PM ET (US)
Use of a long towing bridle might relieve the interference between the towing lines and the engine midsection. Use of a spreader might also help with the towing line rigging
OCEddie posted 03-30-2009 08:30 PM ET (US)
We tried everything. I don't know if the lower unit on the 135 Verado is larger (deeper) than the 115, but there isn't any way to work around it. Whaler suggested installing an aftermarket post, but I don't want to botch up the boat.
Feejer posted 03-31-2009 01:07 PM ET (US)
Check out this link http://www.wellingtoninc.com/watersports/towropes.htm
They have plenty of bridals in many lengths

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Author	Topic: Additional Towing Eyes on 190 Montauk
OCEddie	posted 03-30-2009 06:51 PM ET (US) Has anyone installed additional towing eyes on the transom [of a Boston Whaler 190 MONTAUK]? The stock eyes are too close to the centerline, and you can't pull anything without [the tow line] rubbing hard against the lower unit [of the outboard motor]. I got a shop drawing of the [WhaleBoard] in the transom; it's not on the website. Boston Whaler sent it to me upon request. Whaler says they haven't tested [other locations for the towing eyes], so they can't recommend placement. The reinforcement doesn't come all the way up to the top corners of the transom.
jimh	posted 03-30-2009 07:28 PM ET (US) Use of a long towing bridle might relieve the interference between the towing lines and the engine midsection. Use of a spreader might also help with the towing line rigging
OCEddie	posted 03-30-2009 08:30 PM ET (US) We tried everything. I don't know if the lower unit on the 135 Verado is larger (deeper) than the 115, but there isn't any way to work around it. Whaler suggested installing an aftermarket post, but I don't want to botch up the boat.
Feejer	posted 03-31-2009 01:07 PM ET (US) Check out this link http://www.wellingtoninc.com/watersports/towropes.htm They have plenty of bridals in many lengths