Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
#31
Ginger or Mary Ann?
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
I made a hard stop once, boat pushed the wench stand forward 3". Didn't even know it moved until I noticed the bunks extending past the back further than normal. Had transom straps on too. I think it would have moved another several inches before they tightened up. But would keep it on the trailer
#32
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Depending the angle that the stern straps have, it will not keep the boat from sliding forward. They will keep it from sliding off the back.
The strap from the bow eye to the center of the trailer will be the only thing to keep it from going forward.
The strap from the bow eye to the center of the trailer will be the only thing to keep it from going forward.
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by sharkeymarine
Depending the angle that the stern straps have, it will not keep the boat from sliding forward. They will keep it from sliding off the back.
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by Comanche3Six
Tie down straps.....what will they think of next?
just another fad..
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by sharkeymarine
Depending the angle that the stern straps have, it will not keep the boat from sliding forward. They will keep it from sliding off the back.
The strap from the bow eye to the center of the trailer will be the only thing to keep it from going forward.
The strap from the bow eye to the center of the trailer will be the only thing to keep it from going forward.
#38
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
is that the new MYCO add. "Have you seen who MYCO suports? "PULL IT IN STYLE" of this is like the FOUNTAIN blooper in the tree.
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by bojoe2
this is like the FOUNTAIN blooper in the tree.
But they are "The fastest, smoothest, safest, and best handling" whether it's on the water or in the back of your pickup...
#40
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by thisistank
This guy had a large chain from the bow stop to the frame....It snapped. It was a commen agreement the stearn straps would've prevented this.
A chain was hooked into the bow eye & trailer? Damn! That was either one weak chain or one heavy boat!!!