Choosing BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps
Question:
I am interested in purchasing boat buckles and am unsure if I need the 1inch or 2inch wide version. I have a 17 foot aluminum jon boat with a 70 hp motor. The entire boat with motor weighs an estimated 1400 pounds. Please advise. Best.
asked by: Tim D
Expert Reply:
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 any such product when it fails!
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BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 2
- Boat Tie Downs
- S-Hooks
- 2 Straps
- Retractable
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Ratchet Strap
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 1501 - 2000 lbs
- BoatBuckle
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