When choosing tie-downs for your 8,700 lb boat and 2,000 lb trailer, the most important thing is to get tie-downs that have a break strength which exceeds the 2,000 lb weight of your trailer. Doing so will keep your boat on your trailer when you run over the inevitable potholes when driving to your fishing destination.
I recommend checking out the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220, Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893 or # IMF14208 and Gunwale Tie-Down Straps... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at BoatBuckle about the weight capacity of their tie-down straps.
They told me that the break strength is what they use when determining the best tie-downs for a boat to use.
For your 4,500 lb boat I recommend the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs, part # IMF08893. These each have a break strength of 2,500 lbs so that gives you a total of 5,000 lbs. These are ratcheting straps that measure 2 inches wide by 43 inches long. These come with... view full answer...
For your Chapparal 223 VR Vortex, I recommend the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1, # IMF14220. This is also available in a set, the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs - 2" x 43" - 833 lbs - Qty 2, # IMF08893. These straps will keep your boat secure to your trailer and offer you the automatically retractable strap with a permanent mount. These tie downs have a the SUR-Grip rubber-coated handle that make... view full answer...
The purpose of boat tie-downs is to secure the lightest object to the heaviest object. For example, if your boat weighs 7,000 pounds and your trailer weighs 2,000 pounds, you want to choose a strap that has a break strength that exceeds the weight of the trailer.
With that being said, the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Gunwale Tie-Down Straps - 38" Long # IMF14221 has a break strength of 2,500 pounds. These straps are frequently used as bow tie-downs and the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable,... view full answer...
Going with tie-downs that have around a 1,000 pound break strength like the BoatBuckle Pro Series Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF18740 will work great with your boat and trailer. Typically when choosing boat tie-down straps, you will want a strap with a break strength capacity that exceeds the weight of your trailer (or the lightest object). Since your trailer is between 400-600 pounds, these straps will be perfect.
The strap dimensions are 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. The... view full answer...
In order to choose tie-down straps, you are going to need tie-downs with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object, so you will want to use straps with a break strength that exceed the weight of your trailer. So I recommend the following straps:
- BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220
This strap has a 2,500 lb break strength, and you'll use it in combination with gunwale and transom straps.
- BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down... view full answer...
The bow tie down strap you will want to use are the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1 part # IMF14220 . With a 833 lb safe working load limit these will work out very well to eliminate the bouncing we often see in the bow of boats.
Please keep in mind this doesn't replace your trailers winch which is designed to hold the boat in place. This strap is just to prevent the up and down movement while headed down the road. This should... view full answer...
For your 4100lb Parker 2320 Pilot House Boat I recommend the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14207 which have a working load limit (WLL) of 833lbs each and are the heaviest duty transom tie down currently available. These are a manual strap and are not retractable.
Since these straps will only be securing 1666lbs of your boat, there is still 2434lbs that will need to be secured via other tie downs or the front winch of your trailer.
I included a video of the... view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Pro Series Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF18740 that you referenced would work great on your boat trailer. The padded buckles and vinyl-coated hooks protect the boat's paint finish.
These also have a 1,200 lb capacity. I attached a review video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Thanks for the picture. It looks like you have loops connected to the rear of your Yamaha watercraft. These loops would make great tie-down points to connect a strap to secure these watercraft to your trailer.
The BoatBuckle Pro Series Transom Tie-Down Straps, # IMF17631, will work well on the rear of your watercraft. This heavy-duty strap will be able to secure the rear of your Yamahas to the trailer.
A ratcheting strap should be used on the bow of the your watercraft as the main securing... view full answer...
It sounds like the previous owner had the BoatBuckle G2 2 inch wide x 43 inches long Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893 (833lbs), the stainless steel BoatBuckle 2 inch wide x 43 inches long tie-downs (500lbs) # IMF14256, or the mini G2 tie-downs # IMF106877 1 inch wide x 6 foot long (466lbs).
I wish there was a way to replace the strap but the best thing for you to do is to replace the units.
I have linked the above mentioned products to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF13110 are 24" long from the center of each connection so if that is how much space you have between the two tie-down points then they will work. However, a better option is the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893 which are 43" and also retractable so you don't have to worry about excess slack or not having enough strap. I have attached a list of all our transom tie-downs for you as well. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14207 would be a great option for a transom tie down strap for a 3,000 lb boat and 800 lb trailer. These are rated at 2,500 lb break strength. view full answer...
For a trailer and boat that heavy I would recommend our highest capacity bow tie down strap part # IMF14220 and transom strap part # IMF14207. view full answer...
I recommend using the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps in either a 2' # IMF14206 4' # IMF14207 or 6' # IMF14208. You will want to find the appropriate length depending on your boat and trailer. These straps are all rated for 833lbs working load. With boat trailers and straps it is important to remember you are securing a heavy object to a lighter object. So with your boat weighing 2,000lbs your trailer is most likely around 500lbs which is well within the weight rating... view full answer...
Yes, the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220 that you referenced would work great with a 1,865 lb boat. view full answer...
The BoatBuckle Ratcheting Straps that I recommend for your application is the G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893. Their Safe Working Load Limit is 833 lbs for each one, which will be more than enough to secure your 2012 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW since the tie downs are use to keep your stationary boat from moving; not to stop a moving load. Their Maximum Load Strength (or Break Strength) is 2,500 lbs each.
From the picture that you sent (which is always appreciated), it looks... view full answer...
It sounds like you are looking for hooks like the BoatBuckle Personal Watercraft Cam Buckle Tri-Down Strap w Soft Hook - 1" x 8' - 400 lbs # IMF14218 if your Yamaha boat is smaller or the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1# IMF14220 if it is medium to large size. view full answer...
What a nice boat! The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap part # IMF14220 is a really good choice for this application. Taking into consideration the front winch that does 85% of the work the 833 lb. capacity of the buckles will be more than enough to keep your boat safer while headed down the road.
Check out the video I linked for you on the straps. view full answer...
You could use a BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Bow Tie-Down # IMF18741. On the trailer side you would want to run the loop end of the strap and then use the hook end to attach to the bow eye on your boat. view full answer...
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