: Hello All,

: I am looking for the best way to add a ring to the bow and stern for clipping
: bow lines, tow lines, etc. I decided on a shoulder eyebolt, which is
: narrow at the base as opposed to round, so that it will fit on a narrow
: corner, such as the bow of a kayak. The only thing is that I can only find
: them in stainless, and as we all know stainless is not really stain-less.
: It will still rust. I was looking for them in bronze. Here's what I'm
: thinking: oil or wax the eyebolt real good. Drill hole in desired location
: in bow and insert, and tape in place. Make the endpour. After the endpour
: hardens cross my fingers and unscrew the eyebolt. Then I SHOULD have a
: threaded hole so that when this bolt gets a little rusty I can replace it.
: Will it work? Anyone know where I can get a bronze eyeblot? I found eye
: straps, but no eyebolts.

: Thanks,

: Malcolm

: P.S. I could also use a bronze u-bolt if ya know where I could get one. Has
: anyone ever installed a u-bolt behind the cockpit for clipping towlines?
: Would it interfere with rolling?

TenderCraft in Toronto sells all kinds of brass/bronze hardware. What you are looking for is about 1/3 way down the page.