BoatBuckle GS Stainless Steel ratcheting Tie Downs

[Nehalennia]

Today I bought some new tie downs. The Previous ones I bought were the standard nylon straps with the cantilevered handle with two hooks, I think they’re Epco or something. Anyway they’re awful. I bent them trying to secure the boat.

So, Today I bought what looks like a nice sturdy and handy product.
They’re BoatBuckle’s G2 Stainless steel ratcheting Transom Tie Downs.

I trailer in Saltwater most of the time and the base is suppose to be permanently mounted to the trailer so I’m slightly leary but may see if I can devise a “quick-release” so I can remove them completely before dunking.

Anyone else use them? I’ll install them this Saturday and post some pics.

 

[pacopico]

I had those on my previous boat trailer...and miss them already after only three trailering events on the new boat.

I had the bolted to the trailer and used them four years in the sound with no problems. All I did was flood them with fresh water when rinsing everything out. In the winter I would just disconnect them let them retract fully...in the spring they worked flawlessly.

I'll be after another pair next year for sure.

 

[Nehalennia]

good to know, thanks

 

[boltman]

I have these now on my 320... I love them, they crank it down very tight and the boat never moves, oh it wieghs 14,000 lbs.....NICE>>>>>>

 

[Nehalennia]

Yeah, I like the way they work too.