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Jerry, I am currently redoing my 83 Montauk. My bow eye worked loose and rounded out the hole. My damage is far less than yours but I also bought a new 2 bolt D eye with the landing plate welded. I am reinforcing that area with extra glass, creating a new landing area for it and filling everything else. I will be posting pics over the next 2 weeks that include that repair as well. You can see the damage on my project page. Not a lot of help but I think the 2 bolt D eye is the way to go for longevity and durability.