New owner 1984 Capri 14.2

The previous owner used the forestay deck attachment bracket to attach his winch hook to winch the boat onto the trailer. Is that bracket strong enough to continue to do that? Do any owners install a bow eye for the winch? Can anyone tell me the dimensions of the Baby Bob mast float ( length and diameter) Is there an easier way to attach the forestay to its bracket than the pin with hole and split ring? My rudder shows rust spots on the surface that appear to be coming from internal...

New owner 1984 Capri 14.2