The original bow eye uses a 5/8-inch-diameter, threaded, U-shaped steel rod. [The left side as seen in Figure 1 (below) broke and is shorter than the longer right side, which measures] 12-inches [from] the front of the eye.
- Fig. 1. The original bow towing eye from a 1994 OUTRAGE 19.
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ASIDE
I attempted to weld the original rod (at the break), but my novice welding skills didn't yield a satisfactorily strong result.
PLAN B
If [a suitable replacement is not available], I may seek out a professional welder [to re-weld the original bow eye].