View Poll Results: Do you use tie down straps?
I use straps AND a safety chain
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225
72.58%
I JUST use a safety chain and winch
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41
13.23%
No straps, No safety chain, just a winch
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25
8.06%
Allan4 is a putz
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6.13%
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Who uses Tie down straps
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I always use straps and I trailer every weekend. The first time you hit a bump on the hwy and you see the trailer tires catch air in your rear view....you will thank those straps. It is too simple of insurance not to have.
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Originally Posted by tblrklakemo
I always use straps and I trailer every weekend. The first time you hit a bump on the hwy and you see the trailer tires catch air in your rear view....you will thank those straps. It is too simple of insurance not to have.
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Originally Posted by BY U BOY
THEY NEED TO FIX YOUR HWY ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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That's good coming from a Louisiana native
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Originally Posted by Wobble
That's good coming from a Louisiana native
Worst roads in the country ![Drink](/forums/images/smilies/drink.gif)
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I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIRE I HAVE BUSTED TOWING THE BOAT. HELL IN JUNE PULLING THE BOAT BACK TO LA I BLEW TWO TIRES AND A HUB.ITS ONLY 300 MILES
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Delaware:
Boating Law Administrator: 302-739-3440
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 40' L x 8'6"W x 13'6" H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:4000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 302-744-2700
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District of Columbia:
Boating Law Administrator: 202-727-4582
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 40' L x 8' W x 13'6" H
Maximum Length with Trailer: 40'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes: over 10,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 202-727-8466
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Maryland:
Boating Law Administrator: 410-974-5623
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A'L x 8'W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:55'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 410-582-5712 Val: 410-582-5713 Bal City: 410-396-3333
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New Jersey:
Boating Law Administrator: 609-882-2000 ext. 6164
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:35'L x 8'W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:50'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:N/A
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 609-633-9403 Agnt: 800-257-9003
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New York:
Boating Law Administrator: 518-474-0445
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:45'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 518-457-1155
NY STR: 518-457-4018
NYC: 718-433-3329
NYTH: 518-471-4263
Nyth Strc: 518-471-4263
Newburg: 914-831-3700
Buffalo: 716-851-5384
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Pennsylvania:
Boating Law Administrator: 717-657-4538
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:53'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number CENTRAL: 717-787-5367
DIST 1: 814-437-4314
DIST 2: 814-765-0513
DIST 3: 570-368-4274
DIST 4: 570-963-4054
DIST 5: 610-798-4169
DIST 6: 610-965-6561
DIST 8: 717-787-5918
DIST 9: 814-696-7261
DIST 10: 724-357-2832
DIST 11: 412-429-4805
DIST 12: 724-439-7343
Boating Law Administrator: 302-739-3440
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 40' L x 8'6"W x 13'6" H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:4000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 302-744-2700
Return to Top
District of Columbia:
Boating Law Administrator: 202-727-4582
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 40' L x 8' W x 13'6" H
Maximum Length with Trailer: 40'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes: over 10,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 202-727-8466
Return to Top
Maryland:
Boating Law Administrator: 410-974-5623
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A'L x 8'W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:55'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 410-582-5712 Val: 410-582-5713 Bal City: 410-396-3333
Return to Top
New Jersey:
Boating Law Administrator: 609-882-2000 ext. 6164
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:35'L x 8'W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:50'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:N/A
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 609-633-9403 Agnt: 800-257-9003
Return to Top
New York:
Boating Law Administrator: 518-474-0445
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:45'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 518-457-1155
NY STR: 518-457-4018
NYC: 718-433-3329
NYTH: 518-471-4263
Nyth Strc: 518-471-4263
Newburg: 914-831-3700
Buffalo: 716-851-5384
Return to Top
Pennsylvania:
Boating Law Administrator: 717-657-4538
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:53'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number CENTRAL: 717-787-5367
DIST 1: 814-437-4314
DIST 2: 814-765-0513
DIST 3: 570-368-4274
DIST 4: 570-963-4054
DIST 5: 610-798-4169
DIST 6: 610-965-6561
DIST 8: 717-787-5918
DIST 9: 814-696-7261
DIST 10: 724-357-2832
DIST 11: 412-429-4805
DIST 12: 724-439-7343