Tie-downs - what do you use?

[tflradio]

I'm looking to upgrade my boat tie-downs. What do you use/recommend? I've found these from Overton: http://goo.gl/o3kND9 - but not sure they're weight capacity is enough. I have a 216V - 2010. I also found these retractable ones - http://goo.gl/BUhsZp but are they difficult to install? Let me know your experience. Thanks.

[HS]

I have the boat buckles, looks similar to the overton product. Rich Kramer installed them for me

[Paxdad]

I have the Nautique Parts version of the Overton's style.
http://www.nautiqueparts.com/nautiqu...omtiedown.aspx

[a0128]

Same here (Overton). Works great.

[SANonTellico]

When determining if the straps are a high enough capacity, consider the weight of your trailer, not your boat. You're primarily attaching the trailer to the boat, not the boat to the trailer.
If you're on a rough road or you hit a large bump, you want your trailer to stay firmly attached to your boat as it bounces up.

[hondaprlud]

I have the retractable ones on my trailer. they are awesome, worth the pain of install vs the other style.

[DLafont]

I have something similar to the Overton's offer, work great.

[Bevostein]

Retractable. Installation is easy. Nothing more than ratcheting a bolt. Then it's 10 seconds to strap down your boat.


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[xxrb2010]

When determining if the straps are a high enough capacity, consider the weight of your trailer, not your boat. You're primarily attaching the trailer to the boat, not the boat to the trailer.
If you're on a rough road or you hit a large bump, you want your trailer to stay firmly attached to your boat as it bounces up.

Are you sure of that? Agree that you attach your trailer to the boat, but the boat might want to get rid of the trailer on a bump and try to escape to the sky. Or try to escape to the back on strong acceleration. In the last case, the weight of the boat will put pressure on your tie down and not the weight of your trailer your trailer as your trailer is attached by the hitch to your truck. Agree that there is friction on the trailer bunks due to the weight of boat, but even so looks like the boat will try to escape backward.

[Bevostein]

I have always looked at it like SAN. Weight of the trailer. If you take a bump and boat goes skyward the tie downs take the trailer with the boat upward so that when it returns the boat is till positioned correctly on the trailer. As far as securing for acceleration you have your winch strap plus a secondary bow chain or strap. I am not sure you can find tie downs rated for what some of these boats weigh.

[SANonTellico]

Are you sure of that? Agree that you attach your trailer to the boat, but the boat might want to get rid of the trailer on a bump and try to escape to the sky. Or try to escape to the back on strong acceleration. In the last case, the weight of the boat will put pressure on your tie down and not the weight of your trailer your trailer as your trailer is attached by the hitch to your truck. Agree that there is friction on the trailer bunks due to the weight of boat, but even so looks like the boat will try to escape backward.

Yes, I'm sure that the trailer is attached to the boat. Bevostein's explanation is spot on.

[xxrb2010]

Yes, I'm sure that the trailer is attached to the boat. Bevostein's explanation is spot on.

thanks

[core-rider]

I have the Overtons style... Think I got a "heavy duty" version from Gander Mountain. They work well and I more think they help my boat stay straight on the trailer plus hold the trailer to the boat. I had more issues with the boat shifting to either side while bouncing off the bunks when not tied down.

I would rather have the retractable versions for ease of use, but my trailer doesn't have a good place to install them without adding a mounting tab which would require some welding. I may eventually do this if I ever need to replace bunk carpet or something. If going with the retractable version I suggest getting the more expensive SS version as the reviews I've read on the steel versions even in fresh water seem to be less than positive.

[tflradio]

I have the Overtons style... Think I got a "heavy duty" version from Gander Mountain. They work well and I more think they help my boat stay straight on the trailer plus hold the trailer to the boat. I had more issues with the boat shifting to either side while bouncing off the bunks when not tied down.

I would rather have the retractable versions for ease of use, but my trailer doesn't have a good place to install them without adding a mounting tab which would require some welding. I may eventually do this if I ever need to replace bunk carpet or something. If going with the retractable version I suggest getting the more expensive SS version as the reviews I've read on the steel versions even in fresh water seem to be less than positive.

Thanks, I got the Overton style from Nautiqueparts.com and they work great - not a problem at all. Interestingly, I've seen people tie them from the rings on the trailer to the platform bracket. I have a center ring under the platform and connect both sides to that center ring - seems more secure to me.