Winch and strap questions?

[pelican]

NO !

transom tie down straps are not the way to go !

you need a real ratchet strap,one side of the trailer,over the boat,to the other side of the trailer.click it down snug and you're all ready to go. twist both sides once,this keeps the strap from flapping.

strapping the boat down,in this manner,this holds the boat to the trailer.those cheap low quality transom straps pop .

take a long look at the picture - that's the end result of properly securing the boat.

over the years,being in the marine repair biz,i've picked up quite a few boats,off the street - including one,NEW as in NEW 21 parker. "mis haps" with their trailer - EVERY ONE had a common thing : CHEAP TRANSOM STRAPS !

a real safety chain on the bow,and a real ratchet strap ran in the manner I've described.


roller trailers are self centering - if you're having a problem,try this - do not get the wheels wet - back up till the water is on the trailer tires.if the trailer is too far in the water,this can cause your problem.

urethane rollers are the way to go !