Depends on the weight of the boat. Mine weighs 600 lbs fully loaded. Going
over the slightest bumps will cause the boat to shift slightly. Not good.

"JamesgangNC" wrote in message
ink.net...
The tie downs are for the abnormal situation. Yes, gravity is going to
keep
your boat on the trailer. Until you have to make a sharp turn to avoid an
accident or get in an accident.

"Gary Warner" wrote in message
...

We are considering using straps that have a ratchet
in them to help hold our boat onto the trailer. This
boat does not have eye-hooks in the back and we
don't want to install any. I'm quite certain the boat
would stay down just fine on it's own, but a little
extra protection can't hurt.

Anyway, some of the mechanisims on these seem
cheap. I'm just looking for comments about these
in terms of favorite brands, brands or types that
have given you trouble, etc.

Thanks,
Gary

Depends on the weight of the boat. Mine weighs 600 lbs fully loaded

It really doesn't make much difference. A heavier boat simply puts heavier
"Newton" forces against the tie down when you turn or hit a bump..

"Greg" wrote in message
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Depends on the weight of the boat. Mine weighs 600 lbs fully loaded

It really doesn't make much difference. A heavier boat simply puts heavier
"Newton" forces against the tie down when you turn or hit a bump..

scratching head....remembering fragmented bits of high school physics More
mass, more tendency to STAY in motion. I say tie down the transom.

A heavier boat simply puts heavier
"Newton" forces against the tie down when you turn or hit a bump..

scratching head....remembering fragmented bits of high school physics More
mass, more tendency to STAY in motion. I say tie down the transom.


Aren't we saying the same thing? A heavy boat presents greater forces against
the strap. Gravity will not keep it on the trailer if it starts bouncing or
swaying.

"Greg" wrote in message
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A heavier boat simply puts heavier
"Newton" forces against the tie down when you turn or hit a bump..

scratching head....remembering fragmented bits of high school physics
More
mass, more tendency to STAY in motion. I say tie down the transom.


Aren't we saying the same thing? A heavy boat presents greater forces
against
the strap. Gravity will not keep it on the trailer if it starts bouncing
or
swaying.

Maybe, but only on Thursdays. :-)