trollingman

I would drill and use the 1/2" that you already have. Most boats don't even have a block on the outside, so if it covers the holes...

Good job! Use plenty of sealant between the layers and tighten everything down snug, and they will be solid. Being loose is what...

The "v" shaped aluminum could easily have the holes drilled out to the 1/2". The outside block is the issue. Now that the holes have...

Those parts you have look useable, with a few taps from a hammer, if needed. What is wrong with them? Many boats just have a V-shaped...

The upper would certainly be a lot easier to hook to when pulling the boat with a lead or trying to hook the winch on from inside the...

I imagine it didn't come with the top eye at all and they ordered the hardware for a 3/8" bow eye, drilled some holes and installed it...

IF that bottom one is the factory one, see if you can adjust the winch to use it. That would be preferred. It might be that the top...

Your 100% right.

Yeah, seems odd but I never remember to take pictures of anything (even my kids). Just not a picture taker. I couldn't tell you how many...

Yep. I'm going to adjust the winch down to the bottom one. I already bought the 1/2" bow eye, I was in the process of changing it when I...

I'm going to adjust the platform down to use the lower bow eye. Looking online at pictures this is the way these boats are set up. The...

Google boat bow eye. You will get a lot of hits. That gap in the third pic. I wonder if that was caused because the bow eye was...

I just bought a 1998 Lund Tyee 1950. There are two bow eyes, an upper and lower. The lower is stout and very thick, it matches the...

Nice boat! Hope you have a great time with it.

I'll get some pictures added once I finally remember to take some.