Expert Answers about Chevrolet Boat Tie Downs
- How to Choose the Correct Tie-Down for a Boat and Trailer
- When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, # IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object.
For example, if your boat weighs 4,000 lbs and your trailer weighs 2,000 lbs, you will want to...
view full answer... - Best Ratcheting Tie-Down Straps for a Boat Trailer
- In order to secure your 16' fishing boat to the trailer, I recommend using the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF14221. These straps have a vinyl-coated hook that is designed to attach atop the gunwale of your boat. They have a ratcheting mechanism which will cut down time and slack. They are 38" long and have a 833 lb safe load limit. If you already have anchor points on the boat then you can use the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893...
view full answer... - Recommended Boat Tie-Down Straps for 2,000 lb Trailer and 8,700 lb Boat
- 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... - Recommended Transom Tie-Downs For 4,500 Lb Boat
- 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... - Recommended Retractable Tie Down Straps For Chapparal 223 VR Vortex Boat
- 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... - What Bow and Transom Straps do You Recommend for My 7,000 Pound Boat?
- 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... - Available Boat Trailer Tie Down Products for Jon Boat
- We offer a wide range of trailer tie-down products that you can see on the linked page. You can click on Boat Straps to see all boating-related cargo straps and then select transom straps to see items like BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893. Please feel free to let me know what type of tie-down you're looking for if you cannot find it on the linked page.
You can also submit a photo to show the type you're looking for.
view full answer... - Will BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps Work for 2,800 lb Boat
- Thanks for the photo, and the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893 are a great match for your 2,800 lb Stingray 201DC boat so long as you use other appropriate straps such as the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap # IMF14220 and BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Gunwale Tie-Down Straps # IMF14221.
These straps, which each have a 2,500 lb break strength, will give you what you need for your Stingray. I have added links to video...
view full answer... - Straps Needed To Tie Down 2000 Lb Sea Ray Seville Boat on Trailer
- The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap part # IMF14220 is what I recommend for a bow-tie down strap on the 2,000 lb trailer. The strap 2" wide x 43" long and has a safe working load limit of 833 lbs which will be fine as long as you use set of transom and gunwale tie-downs as well. You can use BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893 for the Transom and the BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Gunwale Tie-Down Strap part # IMF17636 for...
view full answer... - Installation of BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Tie-Downs on Shoreland'r Trailer for Lund Angler SS
- You can still install the tie-downs, but since the installation hardware used for the BoatBuckle G2 Tie-Downs # IMF14220 is 3/8 inch in diameter, the 1 inch transom strap holes on your trailer will be too large to install these tie-downs.
The best solution to installing the # IMF14220 is to drill a new hole to match the size of the BoatBuckle installation hardware. I have attached the installation instructions for the BoatBuckle G2 tie-downs for you.
The # IMF14220 has a safe working...
view full answer... - Recommended Boat Tie-Down Straps for 2,200 Pound Boat on 600 Pound Trailer
- 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... - Is BoatBuckle Transom Tie Down Suitable for a Bass Tracker Pro Team 175 TX at 1,300 Pounds
- 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... - Transom Tie-Downs For 5,000-LB Boat
- All of the ratcheting tie-downs we offer, have the retracting feature.
The highest rated transom tie-downs we offer are the BoatBuckle G2, part # IMF08893. The maximum break strength for these straps is 2,500-lbs each. The safe working load limit though is 833 pounds each.
view full answer... - Tie-Down Straps for 900 lb Boat Trailer
- 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... - Can BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps # IMF17631 Be Adjusted For Less Than 24 Inches
- The BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17631, have a maximum tie-down length of 24 inches. The straps can be tightened down to a length less than 24 inches. You should have no problem using them if you have a tie-down length of 22 inches. It will not leave much excess strap.
I would also look at the BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17632. These straps have a maximum tie-down length of 48 inches and can be tightened down to 22 inches, but will leave you with...
view full answer... - Tie Down Straps Needed To Secure 10,300LB Boat To Triple Axle Trailer When Hauling
- To ensure that you have enough straps for your boat when loaded on your boat trailer you will need to know the weight of both the boat and trailer. Since you are only trying to hold the boat and trailer together you need to ensure that the break strength rating for all of your straps will hold them together.
The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie # IMF14393 has a break strength of 2,500lbs. Pair this with the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 and...
view full answer... - What Tie Down Straps do I Need for my Boats Bow
- 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... - Transom Tie-Down Straps for Boat That Weighs 2,500 lbs
- For your 2,500 lb boat I recommend using BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893 which each have a break strength of 2,500 lbs and will work since they are not going to be handling the full load of your boat at all times. These are 2" wide x 43" long straps so be sure that's the correct length for your boat and trailer; for a longer length you can use the 6' BoatBuckle Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14208.
You will also need guanwale tie-down straps and I recommend...
view full answer... - Recommended Heavy Duty Boat Transom Tie Downs For 4100lb Parker 2320 Pilot House Boat
- 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... - Can BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893 Be Used with 5K Boat
- 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...
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