You would hate to see mine come mid June.

Funny you mention that... Mine rusted out this past summer. I made a new backer for it. While removing the rotted piece, it was literally falling apart in my hands. Let this be a warning to all of you with older V's, check those bow eye brackets.

Nice call.... definitely checking mine!!!

Me too

I replaced mine a few years ago, added a better backing plate then as well but I am going to inspect it before the next tow.

I always have an extra ratchet strap and a safety chain on the front, but they are hooked to the eye along with the strap, doesn't do much good if the eye fails.

Maybe an extra safety strap to the front cleat may be a good idea.

Of course with a bunk trailer and 2 transom straps, it probably won't go anywhere.

The reason that you use belly or transom straps is exactly what you see here. It's called redundancy. If one system (the bow eye) fails, then you still have the back up system in place. Plus the belly strap helps keep your boat from possible damage from bounces.

Ooops...just posted this...you have better pics...scratch my bottom...:drool: