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I had to replace my eye on my 69- 20 and did it through a hole in the bottom of the anchor locker. The access hole was already there and covered with ply. The eye and the bow lifting ring used the same connection points. I think you will need more working room than a small access hatch will allow you. The eye was backed with wood glassed into the bow at time of manufacture. There was rot in my wood and I cut it all out and built up a thick section of glass and epoxy- no wood. I think if you measure on the outside of the bow to the eye and transfer that measurement to the inside you will see where your access point needs to be cut. Give yourself some working room when you cut the locker floor and glass it back in place after the repair.