Trailer Transom Tiedowns

[WeekdayBoater]

It appears the newer boats don't come with trailer tie downs anymore. I am looking to buy a pair, but with Surf-Gate looks like you need something special. Anyone found some that work ? I'm not sure these are heavy enough.

http://www.etrailer.com/Cargo-Tie-Downs/BoatBuckle/IMF13130.html

[Stevo]

http://www.amazon.com/BoatBuckle-Retractable-Transom-Tie-Down-43-Inch/dp/B000KORVJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433520158&sr=8-1&keywords=boatbuckle+transom+tie+down

these came on my new boat trailer, i wish is had put these on the old boat, they are great

Edited June 5, 2015 by Stevo

[mainekneeboarder]

I have both Boat Buckle and Re-Tractable tie downs on different trailers, I like the Boat Buckles better.

[Steve5sst]

I have the Boat Buckles and love them. You don't have to fiddle with the length when attaching them, they're always right there. Quick on and off. I wondered if they would wear out... spent a little extra to get the stainless steel and haven't had a single problem after seven years of use.

[Stevo]

+1 stainless,

[Bill_AirJunky]

I have both Boat Buckle and Re-Tractable tie downs on different trailers, I like the Boat Buckles better.

I've had them both too. The Boat Buckles work better, but I've had them break quite a few times. Usually I can bend something back &it'll work for a while again. But now I have the Fulton brand tie downs. Hoping they are tougher.

[oldjeep]

No idea what brand they are, but these are what came on my boatmate. No issues with them so far

https://www.boatmateparts.com/product_details.php?itmId=99

[IXFE]

Pretty sure they are not standard and have to be ordered as an option

[Stevo]

Pretty sure they are not standard and have to be ordered as an option

well worth it though

[dlb]

I retrofitted my trailer with boat buckles, love them.....

[WeekdayBoater]

Thanks for all of your responses. I ordered a set of the Boat Buckles.

John

[AJWest]

On my A24 build sheet the transom tie downs were not listed as an option but came on my trailer.

Edited June 7, 2015 by AJWest

[BlastRlxi]

On my A24 build sheet the transom tie downs were not listed as an option but came on my trailer.

It's probably something that some dealers install as a curtesy for their customers when they buy a new boat.