Transom tie downs # IMF14256 have a break strength of 1,500 pounds and working load limit of 500 pounds. What this means is that it can have up to 500 pounds on it constantly and be fine. It is not really supporting the whole boat weight and you are likely using other tie downs, a winch cable, and so on so the transom tie downs will be adequate. If you are not using additional tie downs I do recommend it; such as # IMF14220. view full answer...
The maximum break strength for each of the straps included with BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893 is 2,500 pounds. So together that would be 5,000 pounds. The safe working load limit though is 833 pounds each. These are currently the highest rated transom tie downs that we carry.
Transom tie-downs should always be used along with a winch strap and a pair of gunwale tie-downs. Adding in those you should be fine provided that the combined safe working load... view full answer...
For your 1400-lb boat/motor I suggest you play it safe and use the 2-inch Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893. These have enough capacity plus a nice safety margin.
With items like tie down straps you always want to use them within their WLL, or working load limit. This is their actual real-world capacity, as compared to their breaking strength which is 3 times the WLL. The idea is to choose a tie down that will never be used near its break strength. None of us ever wants to be near... view full answer...
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**BoatBuckle Snap-Lock Boat Cover Tie-Down Straps - 1" x 4' - Qty 6 # IMF14264.
The BoatBuckle is 4 feet long and 1 inch wide. It comes in a quantity of 6. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220 has a working load limit of 833-lbs. In your application on your 3800-lb Bayliner outboard this is sufficient for the bow so long as you use other tie-downs on the remaining portions of the boat, the gunwales and transom, to secure those areas. You can use one strap like # IMF17636 across the gunwales and # IMF08893 at the transom.
Tie-down straps should always be used so that their working load limit (WLL) is never... view full answer...
Good question. In this case we can use the breaking strength of both straps together. For example the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Straps # IMF14220 have a break strength of 2,500 lbs per strap. So you could use two of these to secure a boat to a 5,000 trailer and so on. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie Down Straps you mention, part # IMF17632 have a 1200 lb breaking strength, 400 working load limit (WLL) per strap.
When determining the straps needed to secure a load of a certain weight, use the WLL figure. With the BoatBuckle straps you mentioned, the two straps will safely secure a load weighing 800 lbs (400 lbs per strap).
Tie-down straps should always be chosen according to their WLL. The item being tied down must not exceed this weight. If the... view full answer...
For a 6500-lb boat I recommend one of our highest weight capacity transom tie-down strap items. These 833-lb-WLL straps such as 6-foot # IMF14208 appear on the linked page and we have lengths of 24, 43, 48 and 72-inches. You can select the length you prefer based on the preferred tie-down point on your specific trailer. All have a rated break strength of 2500-lbs each. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Gunwale Tie-Down # IMF17636 is 16 feet in total length. The buckle is pretty much right in the middle at 8 feet. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle # IMF14220 when combined with the connection to the winch and a set of the # IMF08893 BoatBuckle transom straps would do a great job of securely attaching your boat to the trailer and could handle the 1836 lb maximum weight of your boat with no problem whatsoever.
I've linked you to a product description video featuring the Boat Buckle straps. view full answer...
The minimum length you'll get out of the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14206 is about 17" and that's inside hook to inside hook. view full answer...
Per the manufacturer, the BoatBuckle Pro Series Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF18740 will have a minimum total length of 2' from hook to hook. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Bow Tie-Down Strap w Loop End # IMF18741 that you referenced can be adjusted short enough that it would work for your boat trailer. view full answer...
Yes, you should not have any issue using the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893 on your boat and trailer weighing 2,906lbs. The important thing to remember is you are securing 2 objects and as long as the lighter of the 2 )which is generally the trailer) does not exceed the weight capacity of all the straps securing the boat you should not have any issues. So each of these straps is rated for 833lbs or 1,666lbs for both straps plus you will have the... view full answer...
The face plate of the Boat Buckle Concealed Mounting Kit for RodBuckle Retractable Fishing Rod Tie-Down Strap # IMF14202 you were looking at measures 3" long x 13/16" tall. If this matches the opening on your boat this would be a fantastic option to keep your fishing rods secure while on the water.
I included a diagram of the # IMF14202 for you to take a look at. view full answer...
With the strap let out to full extension, the BoatBuckle # IMF14207 measures 56-5/8 inches from the inside of one hook to the inside of the other and from outside hook to outside hook, it measures 57-3/4 inches as shown in the provided photo. view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse and pulled a BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Gunwale Tie-Down Strap # IMF17634 to measure it for you. Both the fixed end and the ratcheting end of the straps are about 5 feet long (just the strap part. From the end of the hook to where the fixed strap attaches to the rest of the assembly is about 64 inches (5 feet, 4 inches). view full answer...
The best way to determine the capacity needed to secure your 1973 Cruisers Bonozana is to remember you are securing the heavy boat to the lighter trailer. With the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14208 you are looking at each strap has a working load limit of 833lbs. For the set that gives you a working load limit of 1,666lbs. As long as your trailer weighs less than 1,666lbs these straps are sufficient to secure your boat to the trailer. Remember to also account... view full answer...
Wider tie-down straps are fine for your PWC application, even if they are replacing 1-inch-wide straps. The key is that you do not exceed the straps' WLL, their Working Load Limit. WLL is the most load you want to put on the straps; it is 1/3 of their break strength. Staying within the 833-lb WLL of the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893 will ensure a long working lifespan. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF12065 measures 2' long while fully extended when measuring from the center of each s-hook. In regards to excess strap, this can be secured behind the buckle via the Velcro fastener. There is fabric behind the buckle as well to protect the boat. view full answer...