My 210 has the extended ski tow. It was ordered in this config from Hallett. It bolts to the connection point between the engine and outdrive as well as the transom. Its very stout.
God Bless that man and his family. the hitch pin thru the recovery strap directly is a great tip. When I was a kid we got stuck and some old-timers were winching us out. No blankets available, they put some branches with leaves over the cable
A green cat type hull boat sank. Just off Windsor. We got there as it was still bobbing and helped fish one of the guys out of the water. No vest. No floatation He said hull cracked and started taking on water.