The NEW Bow Eye
Sealing System features a liquid injection molded
silicone gasket in an optimized shape. The new design
prevents extrusion from over tightening and provides
superior leak resistance and a neat appearance once
installed.
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EPCO Bow Eye Sealing System (download
PDF of this page)
Meet the next generation.
EPCO is pleased to introduce the latest version of its patented
Bow Eye Sealing System. This silicone gasket sealing system
provides a clean, secure seal without the need for caulk or
other sealants. The result: a substantial savings of time,
labor and material costs.
The Bow Eye Sealing System features a precision design in
which the gasket is aligned on the top plate and then pre-assembled
to the bow eye. This not only saves time and money, it also
ensures that the gasket is perfectly aligned—eliminating
the chance for error or damage to the gasket.
Highlights of the EPCO Bow Eye Sealing System:
- Simple to use
- Installation time of 2 minutes or less
- Savings in labor and material costs from $12 to $28 per
boat
- Gasket is precisely aligned on the top plate and pre-assembled
to the bow eye to reduce installation time and eliminate
costly alignment errors
- With no caulk or sealants, there’s no need for curing
or setup time
- Environmentally friendly with no chemical fumes or mess
to clean up
- Eliminates employee concerns about mess and damage to
clothing
- Provides a clean, secure, water-resistant seal
- Life-time warranty
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EPCO Sure Seal Bow & Stern Eye Sealing System
Savings Worksheet
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Installation Labor
(Does not include
Bow Eye Cost)
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Est.
Time per Bow/Stern Eye |
Est.
Time
per Boat |
Boat
Builder Hourly Overhead Rate |
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$30 |
$40 |
$50 |
$60 |
$70 |
Time
to Caulk and Install Bow/Stern Eye
(Does not include time to caulk back plate
area) |
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7.50 |
10.00 |
12.50 |
15.00 |
17.50 |
Re-buff
/ Clean up |
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4.50 |
6.00 |
7.50 |
9.00 |
10.50 |
Total
Estimated Time and Installation
Labor Cost per Boat
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12.00 |
16.00 |
20.00 |
24.00 |
28.00 |
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EPCO Bow Eye Sealing System: Bow Eye
$ x
2 = +
Stern Eye $ =
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$ |
Free EPCO Bow/Stern Eyes Yes
or Nommmmmmmmmmmmmmm Savings
+ or –
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$ |
Passing the test.
The EPCO Bow Eye Sealing System features a precision
design in which the
gasket is aligned on the top plate and then
pre-assembled to the bow eye.
This not only saves time and money,
it also ensures that the gasket is perfectly
aligned—eliminating
the chance for error or damage to the gasket.
Four EPCO Bow Eyes were installed in a test chamber
and were subjected to pressure
the equivalent of a water depth
of 10' for one hour. No leaks were observed.
The choice of top manufacturers.
The EPCO Bow Eye Sealing System is the choice of a
growing number of boat builders.
They have adopted the system for
its ease of installation and savings in time, labor and
material—as
well as the fact it is environmentally friendly. When it comes to
streamlining
processes and lowering costs, the EPCO Bow Eye Sealing
System offer manufacturers a
clear advantage. |
