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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19
6.13%
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Who uses Tie down straps
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Originally Posted by Chris288
Anybody interested in a set of boat-buckle tie downs. I have a set on my 288 trailer and love them, they are very quick and easy to use. I bought two extra sets for my 2 place jet-ski trailer and only needed one... I paid over 75.00 for each set from overtons, will sell one complete set for 50.00 shipped....
P.S. They mount directly to the trailer with a single bolt, extend to 43" and have a rating of 5K per set..
P.S. They mount directly to the trailer with a single bolt, extend to 43" and have a rating of 5K per set..
#122
Geronimo36
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I use four 5K lb. yellow ratchet straps and the winch. One strap on each transom eye, two on the bow eye and the 5K lb. which strap on the bow eye.