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Here is a link to a photograph of the optional towing eye offered by Boston Whaler as a factory installed $1260 option.

http://media.channelblade.com/electro...609589.jpg

There are operational considerations for water towing a BW130 other than the design and load strength of the bow eye. I recommend you use a bridle attached to the tow vessel. Make sure there is sufficient length of tow line so that you can position the towed hull far enough behind your tow boat's wake. Use a Plasma hawser that has a snap shackle installed. I also recommend a length of tow line that you can adjust in length depending upon tow boat speed and sea conditions. Avoid instances of constant heavy jerking, usually experienced when high speed towing in heavy seas, otherwise the bow eye could loosen. The bow eye area is reinforced for structural integrity.

Here is an image of a properly rigged tow line with bridle: https://www.ropeinc.com/towline.htmlwline.html