"SteveB" wrote in message
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/

Three pics here. One is of a cleat like thing that I would assume is to
guide a mooring line to keep it in place. What's it called, and what's
it used for.

Second pic, of the configuration of my bow reel. I think it would be
better if the vee landing would be below the d ring, as when I come in,
I'm usually floating higher than the rubber pulley. Total reconfiguration
and location, but not a problem. Should the bow eye on the boat be below
or above the receiving vee?

Last thing, oxidized aluminum. How to treat? Sand it off, and repaint
with what, and seal with Sharkhide, I would ass-u-me.

Thanks in advance, and sorry to take you all away from your politics.

Steve


Leave the aluminum painted. I like the bow eye below the roller. Then you
have a litte extra protection of the boat coming forward in a hard stop.
Just do not back the trailer in as far and the boat will not be floating at
the roller.