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June 14, 2015, 10:00:18 PM
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bac0701

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tightening tow eye
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today i noticed that my tow eye on my 22-2 osprey is loose/ starting to pull on the lower part. how would i go about tightening for the back plate? do i cut out the anchor box to access it and tighten it then glass it back in place?

June 14, 2015, 10:40:55 PM
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CLM65

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« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2015, 10:40:55 PM »
I'm not sure exactly how yours is configured, but I would cut a hole for access and install a pie plate for future access.  Much easier than repairing the fiberglass.
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

June 15, 2015, 05:07:55 AM
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RickK

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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2015, 05:07:55 AM »
Ditto what Craig said :iagree:
You can cut an access hole in the front of one of the storage boxes in the front casting deck and maybe one in the bottom of the anchor locker if you have one, so you have two hands working the problem.
If this is the layout you have you can see in the line drawings where you might be able to cut an access hole. http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2861&title=as-all-models-86-6&cat=574
Here is how I did mine

Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

June 16, 2015, 10:49:24 PM
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bac0701

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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2015, 10:49:24 PM »
thanks guys i didn't think about that!

 


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