How to tie down back of boat?

[rcazwillis]

2002 sante. There are plastic cups covering the rear lift points. How do you tie the rear of the boat to the trailer?

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[surroundsound64]

I have tie downs I hook to the swim platform.

[s_kelley2000]

I go to the platform brackets. I was always nervous about this but if the transom cups are installed there really is no alternative. I have seen many other members on here doing the same thing and I have not heard of one issue yet. I have been doing it for a couple of seasons and have yet to see any issue.

[gome123]

I was also questioning this. The platform brackets work just fine. I have had no issues either.

[rcazwillis]

Thanks for the responses. I considered the platform, but was worried about strength. Sounds like it is unfounded.

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[fyrhog]

Hook yur tie down where the platform slides into the bracket on the transom,,,pretty beefy there. I just snug the bow and stern to trailer.

[core-rider]

I removed the cups because I use the lift rings as cleats when rafting up to other boats. Made it nice for the the transom straps as well. At first I reinstalled the screws holding the cups along with some 3M 5200 but have since patched the holes with gelcoat.


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[rcazwillis]

I considered removing them. What purpose do they serve?

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[core-rider]

I think the original intent was to keep exhaust gases from coming up through the holes, but the gases will still rise past the platform.


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[s_kelley2000]

They were missing from my boat when I first got it and after installing them I noticed my boat was a little quieter with them installed. I also no longer smelled any exhaust when I was putting along with a following wind like I sometimes did before. I am guessing both of those would be far less noticeable with a GT40 or Excal than it is with a Python.

One thing is if you are sitting still and waves come from behind there is a geyser effect created by the water squeezing up through the holes in the transom. Big waves will soak the sunpad. With the cups installed this was eliminated.

[BrennanK]

I don't use any rear tie downs. I have yet to witness my boat move more than half an inch. Granted I have a direct drive, so it is probably different for you v-drive guys.

[sodbuster88]

I don't use any rear tie downs. I have yet to witness my boat move more than half an inch. Granted I have a direct drive, so it is probably different for you v-drive guys.

Agree on the DD...and still don't use 'em with my 200v. Probably just jinxed myself.

[fyrhog]

I dont use them much either the ramp is right down the road. Good idea to use them if your going to be traveling,,could get into a situation where that boat needs to be connected to the trailer the best it can be. QUESTION,,,Does anyone disconnect the trailer electrical plug before putting the trailer in the water?

[SkiTower]

started using them again, but nervous about tying to the platform. The platform gets pulled down real right and it takes something to remove it for storage. Thinking about having WL add tie downs next time it's in the shop.


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[h2opolo]

The back straps are like seat belts for your boat. You don't really need them if everything goes smoothly just like you don't really need to wear your seat belt... if you don't crash. Connect it to the platform to be safe. Remember, the straps are designed so they don't stretch so theres no point in winching them down hard. Put a very small amount of tension on them so they stay put and they will do what they are intended to do.

I dont use them much either the ramp is right down the road. Good idea to use them if your going to be traveling,,could get into a situation where that boat needs to be connected to the trailer the best it can be. QUESTION,,,Does anyone disconnect the trailer electrical plug before putting the trailer in the water?

fyrhog,
Disconnecting the electrical plug is recommended by both trailer and car companies as a disclaimer for damaging your circuitry and blowing fuses. Most likely nothing will go wrong when you back your trailer down without unplugging. I never unplug mine and I have never had a problem. My friend, however, blows a fuse every time they don't unplug. It really depends on the current specs and wiring on your truck and trailer and even the purity of the water.