How to properly strap down transom-pics

[badbowtie]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

Okay still trying to come up with a good safe way to strap down the boat. I am looking for some more options other than buying a new trailer since this one can haul the boat. You can see the rear rollers are at the back of the boat. I also don't have much room in the rear with the swim platform that I can go behind but they are big trim tabs. Looking for some more advice.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

Cargo strap ratcheting type over the top of the boat..... That was the tightest and safest on my old 24' cuddy cabin

Tractor supply carries them

 

[cbavier]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

It looks like the way you have them now may be your best option. Have you tried running the straps straight down between the swim platform brace and the trim tabs? You can always drill a hole on each side of the trailer if necessary. I don't like the way the straps rub on the side of your boat. You might need to wrap a rag around the straps so they don't rub on the side of the hull.I have pictures of mine on facebook. Here's the link. My trailer just happened to have a couple of holes on each side and of course I don't have trim tabs to contend with. Hope this helps.

http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/cbavier/?action=view&current=BoatTransomeBeforeOWN-IT-1.jpg

 

[Stachi]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

Cargo strap ratcheting type over the top of the boat..... That was the tightest and safest on my old 24' cuddy cabin

Tractor supply carries them

agreed.... I am able to cris-cross my transom tiedowns (eliminates any shifting right to left) but I still use a 3 Inch ratcheting strap over the transom to the trailer...ya jus cain't be too safe

 

[ajgraz]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

With all the obstructions on that transom, unless you are willing to put some bow eyes below the swim platform (well sealed of course, probably below waterline), and weld some eyes onto the trailer, so that the straps can be like the red line I added to this pic:

I see no reasonable solution except an over-the-top ratcheting strap.

Maybe do both?

 

[badbowtie]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

I am always trying to look at ebay to find the same boat to see how they strap them. So the other day their was the exact same boat and it had no rear straps hooked in the pictures. So I emailed the seller and it was some salesman that knew nothing about the boat. I asked a couple questions they couldn't answer any like what size prop or anything. I emailed them again and asked him to give the buyer my email address to try to get a hold of them.

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

Looks like it works okay. Make sure that you are not stressing against any bolt on items or accessories. Also, make sure your bow eye bolt is tight below the front bow roller/stop block and properly secured. A larger strap might also be needed. Also, loosen the straps while storing the boat.

You may want to post some pictures of the bow strap/eye bolt and trailer set-up.

 

[mikeroche]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

i have a 20ft gradywhite,heavy boat.i strap it down the same way,heavy strap on the winch with a safety chain and two heavyduty straps on the back,they make rubber pads to go between the strap and the boat.if the front is tight the straps should'nt be moving

 

[badbowtie]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

Here is two pictures of the front I replaced the strap last year was starting to look bad.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

Typical transom straps don't help much, if any, in a panic stop or collision for several reasons.



1 The angle is all wrong, they normally pull at a slight forward angle which means they will become looser as the boat tries to move forward. This means the boat will have generated a great deal of momentum before all the slack will be taken up and even if the straps are strong they will still break under the instant shock load.

2 They are normally so undersized for the load that they will snap instantly even if the angle is correct.

3 The winch post will be taking all of the stress in a sudden stop, so this is what needs to be strong and well secured. But as with most transom straps, the bow strap is pulling forward, which again means it will become looser under the load of the boat moving forward. The safety chain is just hanging, so it has no effect at this point.

4 The bow eye (if it's under the bow roller), bow roller and winch post are what's holding the boat back.

5 The typical angle of the bow, bow roller and post make it a perfect launching ramp to send the boat up onto the tow vehicle, or even further in a sudden stop.

Most transom straps don't do much more than stop the boat from rolling backwards off the trailer and keep it from bouncing up and off to the side.

For a transom strap to work correctly it would need to be secured to the trailer behind the transom under tension and be strong enough to hold in a sudden impact. This is a rare combination.

I'm not saying don't use them, by all means tie the boat down as well as possible, but don't expect the typical tie down set up to hold the boat in a collision.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: How to properly strap down transom-pics

maybe we can get mythbusters to test this stuff...