BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1
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BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1
Item # IMF14220
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BoatBuckle Boat Tie Downs - IMF14220
- Bow Strap
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 501 - 850 lbs
- Retractable
- BoatBuckle
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- S-Hooks
Secure your boat's bow to your trailer quickly and easily with this 2" wide tie-down. It is simple to hook up, retracts automatically and offers a permanent mount, helping you to get on and off the water in a flash. 2,500 lbs Max load.
Features:
- Heavy-duty ratchet strap easily secures the bow of your boat to your trailer
- Tighten down quickly with SUR-Grip rubber-coated handle - easy to grip and control with one hand
- Dual-release lever and self-retracting design allow for simple, rapid loading and unloading
- Unused strap retracts into housing - minimal ratcheting and convenient storage
- Vinyl-coated steel S-hook helps to protect your boat's paint finish
- Permanently mounts to your trailer with 1 bolt - mounting hardware included
- Durable construction offers long-lasting performance
- Corrosion-resistant steel body
- Seat-belt-quality polyester webbing
- Sturdy plastic housing and stainless steel spring
Specs:
- Strap dimensions: 2" wide x 43" long
- Mounting hardware dimensions: 3/8" diameter x 2" long
- Maximum load strength (break strength): 2,500 lbs each
- Safe working load limit (WLL): 833 lbs
- Quantity: 1 bow strap
- 1-Year limited warranty
BoatBuckle's second-generation bow tie-down strap bolts to the frame of your trailer and simplifies the securing and unloading of your boat. It is designed to keep constant tension on the strap and requires minimal ratcheting to secure your load. Instead of always having to find and store a tie-down strap that hooks to the tie-down anchors on the front of your boat, you will find that BoatBuckle's bow strap is always right where you need it. Just pull up on the hook and strap, attach the hook to the bow, and then operate the ratchet several times. No more dealing with extra webbing or looking for the tie-down strap. And when unloading, simply push the release button on the ratchet, free the hook from the bow, and let the strap retract back down into the ratchet.
Installation
This strap comes with the mounting hardware that you'll need to install it. It is recommended that you use anti-seize (LT37616 - sold separately) to ensure that the nut is properly tightened down over the bolt. You can use the included bolt to mount the ratchet directly to the trailer frame or crossmember. If you need to angle the ratchet strap or move it a little farther off the frame, a universal mounting kit (IMF14254 - sold separately) is available.
Note: A bow tie-down should always be used along with a winch strap and a set of transom or gunwale tie-downs. All straps and cables should be chosen according to their safe working load limit (WLL). To determine the maximum load, or break strength, of the strap, simply multiply the WLL by 3. The WLL is always one-third (1/3) of the maximum load.
F14220 G2 Retractable Ratchet Bow Tie Down Strap by Boat Buckle (IMMI) - Steel - 43" x 2" - 2,500 lbs - QTY 1
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1 - IMF14220
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (808 Customer Reviews)
Secure your boat's bow to your trailer quickly and easily with this 2" wide tie-down. It is simple to hook up, retracts automatically and offers a permanent mount, helping you to get on and off the water in a flash. 2,500 lbs Max load.by: Michael B06/01/2024
It's a great addition to my trailer. So much easier then a rope and hook.
by: Martin 05/05/2024
Boat buckles are awsome !
by: Henry08/03/2019
I’m really excited about this bow strap. I’m using this model along with BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps to secure my boat to the trailer on road trips to the lake. Great peace of mind. Very Happy with my purchases. Etrailer has great products, pricing and great service!
Thank you Etrailer team!
by: Randolph 06/11/2024
Great price quick shipping
by: Jimmy L.03/29/2013
Equipment was in original packing with all components and instructions. Easy install. I could have made a DIY strap to hold down the bow as a third safety belt. The boat buckle is more secure and easily operated by one person. I will look to etrailer.com first for future trailer and accessories in the future.
by: James B10/09/2016
We recently installed a set of boat buckles and I have to tell you they are everything they claim to be and more. Installation was easy, and in use, they are the fastest, easiest way to secure our boat that I have ever seen. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much for a great product. Here are a couple of pictures.
by: Tim W01/28/2015
The bow buckle its self is really good. Just like the boat buckle transom straps that came on the boat new.
The only issue that I had was the nut that came with the bolt for installation was the wrong nut. I had to use a nut, bolt and loctite that I had laying around.
Etrailer shipped the product super fast.
by: Jim 04/11/2024
This is my second purchase. It is a great product, and fit my needs great
by: Lori 02/25/2024
Does a great job!
by: Benny B11/18/2014
Love the boat buckles, put this on my Triton bow tie down...works great! Very fast shipping and great service from Etrailer as always!
by: Robert 03/05/2024
Very sturdy well-built unit. Did exactly what I needed.
by: Todd W.07/28/2016
Quality product competitive pricing reasonable shipping I firmly believe I will not have to worry about this component for a lifetime of trailer ownership
by: Bill T08/01/2017
This appears to be a quality product. I installed the bow tie-down and a pair of BoatBuckle stern tie-downs on my 26' center console and new trailer. Installation is simple and connecting/disconnecting the tie-downs takes seconds. I anticipate a long service life and will be washing them with one of the salt-dissolving washes, along with the trailer brakes, to help assure that.
by: Mark 05/15/2023
This is a great produce that keeps the bow of your boat secure to the trailer. I highly recommend. Customer service with etrailer is amazing. I have ordered many products from them in the past. I am sure I will order more in the future.
by: Bob H09/24/2014
Easy to install--attached to an existing bolt for the spare tire holder. Easy to use and works great to hold down the bow of a 16' skiff. I sprayed all metal parts I could reach with CRC Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor. Will be interested to see how long the tiedown holds up in a saltwater environment. Only a couple of weeks old at this point.
J H.
9/24/2015
Still works great. I am pleasantly surprisedno sign of rust. Dont know why I gave it only 4 stars. No problems whatsoever.
by: Tim W.04/26/2014
I ordered the Boat Buckle bow tie down and the product was as advertised and the service I received from etrailer.com was excellent!! I will definitely use etrailer in the future for all my trailer needs. Thanks again!!
Tim W.
4/27/2015
Still working as good as the first time I used it!
by: Denny 09/04/2023
Very nice product!
Order was processed and shipped promptly as always.
by: Scott Mc.06/24/2017
Great product,installed easy.I feel better now it is installed I don't worry about boat bouncing going down the rough Texas roads
by: Ralph Witt04/07/2020
Makes securing my boat at the boat ramp a breeze.
by: Rick07/30/2015
It is so nice to have the straps on the trailer, instead of storing the straps on the boat or RV and then remembering where you put them.
Rick
7/29/2016
Its nice not to have to search for my tiedowns because they are always on my trailer
by: Heinz K.11/01/2013
I did received the product in a timely manner and for a good price. Installation was simple with the one bolt solution. It is keeping the bow of my 25' C-Dory in place while trailering...
Heinz K.
11/1/2014
Towing my 25 boat up and down the west coast multiple times this year, the Boat Buckle is working flawlessly. I am very pleased with the product quality and ease of operation.
by: Philip 11/26/2022
Awesome system! Holds tight and releases easily. Retracts out of the way. It really adds a sense of security knowing that the bow is held tight.
by: Corey S07/07/2015
This product works great for our 17 foot aluminum boat. It is simple and fast to use. It was very easy to install. I highly recommend this product. It saves you time keeping track of your tie downs and straps.
by: Bob B09/16/2014
Once installed, it will work great. However, there is limited space on the unit in which to place a socket or wrench to tighten the mounting bolt. The nut for the bolt required an excessive amount of effort to tighten. The bolt was very long ; so long that the nut could not be fully tightened without an open-end wrench, even tho I had deep-well sockets. I understand that a long bolt can cover the many possibilities for the thickness of various trailer frames, but better information on the website about its size and how to install would be helpful
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Bill T.
8/1/2018
Still love the Boat Buckles. They make loading and unloading easier and faster, a big plus at todays crowded boat ramps.