Could the Erickson Tie Down # EM34416 be Used as a Boat Bow Tie Down

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Would these work as a bow strap, securing the bow of a boat to the trailer, rather than the specific bow ratcheting strap? These are less expensive by half.

asked by: Brian W

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As long as the dimensions of the strap and capacity are compatible with your setup the part # EM34416 would work fine. These straps are 10 feet long and have a 3,300 lbs capacity. You would want to measure the distance between the two eye holes on your setup to see if 10 feet would be long enough.

I attached a review video for this system for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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