Attwood Marine Bow & Stern Eyes
Attwood Marine Bow & Stern Eyes: Built for the Rigors of Marine Life
When it comes to the small but mission-critical hardware that keeps your boat safely connected to its trailer or a tow line, few names carry as much weight as Attwood Marine. With more than a century of marine hardware expertise behind them, Attwood brings the same commitment to quality to their Bow & Stern Eyes that they apply across their entire product lineup — engineering components that can stand up to the relentless demands of freshwater and saltwater environments alike.
What Are Bow & Stern Eyes — and Why Does Quality Matter?
Bow and stern eyes are threaded U-bolt fittings installed at the bow (front) and transom (rear) of a boat. They serve as the primary anchor points for trailer tie-down straps, dock lines, and tow ropes. Because these fittings bear enormous load forces — especially during trailering and water-sport towing — the material quality and design of the hardware directly affect both safety and longevity. A corroded, under-engineered eye can fail at exactly the wrong moment, making the choice of brand and material critical.
Attwood's Bow Eye U-Bolt Line: Key Features
Attwood Marine offers stainless steel bow eye U-bolts available in multiple sizes to suit a range of vessels and applications. Several features set Attwood's bow eyes apart from generic alternatives:
- Twin-Shank Design: Attwood bow eyes feature twin shanks to prevent twisting during installation and under load, ensuring the eye stays properly oriented and seated against the hull.
- Stainless Steel Construction: Made from high-quality stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance in marine environments, whether your boat lives on a freshwater lake or in a saltwater marina.
- High Pull Strength: Attwood's bow eye U-bolts are engineered with serious load ratings — their 5/16-inch diameter model is rated at 6,000 pounds of pull strength, while their larger 1/2-inch-13 thread model (part #33923) is rated for a safe pull weight of 12,000 lbs, making it suitable even for heavier fiberglass and aluminum boats.
- Hardware Included: Each bow eye comes complete with matching nuts and washers for straightforward, secure installation — no hunting for compatible hardware separately.
- Dual-Purpose Versatility: When transom-mounted, Attwood bow eyes double as ski tow hooks, making them a practical multi-function fitting for ski boats and watersport vessels.
Engineered to Standards Boaters Can Trust
Attwood's standing in the marine industry isn't accidental. Their products are designed and tested to meet the highest USCG, ABYC, and CE standards, and the brand's marine parts are engineered specifically for corrosion resistance, ease of installation, and long service life — whether your boat sees freshwater or saltwater use. That same rigor is evident in their bow and stern eye hardware, where precise thread specifications and quality metallurgy translate directly to dependable performance season after season.
Whether you're re-rigging a trailer setup, replacing a worn fitting, or setting up a new ski tow point on your transom, Attwood's Bow & Stern Eyes deliver the reliability and strength that a safety-critical fitting demands. Browse the full selection of Attwood Marine products to find everything you need to keep your boat hardware in top condition.
