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[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

might be the angle, but i don't see a bow eye in the first shot. backing plate might have rusted out and u-bolt pulled through. looks like a roller trailer, so it just slid off

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.

[Destroyer]

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.