No transom tie down spots/also adding trailer brakes

[hockeyGTP]

My 1984 Supra Rider does not have a spot for transom tie downs. Right now I am using a big ratchet strap over the stern sun deck to the trailer. I would like to add a place on the boat to facilitate easier loading/unloading of the boat. Seems strange there wasn't something from the factory. I am hesistant to drill into the transom, but probably don't have much choice.

Also have a ,I believe, 1976 SMP dual axle trailer. It does not have brakes on it currently. Would like to add them, if needed. I know some states require them on trailers over a certain amount. Have also thought about picking up a newer trailer but not sure on what a good one to get would be.

[flipz96]

Adding transom eye hooks isn't that bad. You'll probably will be drilling through the embedded wood so you'll get to check out its integrity. I would make sure to add a backing plate on the inside of the transom and use 4200 or 5200. Luckily my coring was solid so I left it alone. Here's a picture from my rebuild.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/flipz1996/88%20Supra%20Mariah%20Stringer%20and%20Floor%20Res tore/B206C06B-FE9F-421A-8102-F8C2E55CF6DD_zpslwrwzrzg.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/flipz1996/media/88%20Supra%20Mariah%20Stringer%20and%20Floor%20Res tore/B206C06B-FE9F-421A-8102-F8C2E55CF6DD_zpslwrwzrzg.jpg.html)

[michael hunter]

My 89 Sunsport has D rings above the swim platform. It came with a long strap that goes over the back and attaches to the sides of the trailer.