Bow tie down

[aaroncat]

Ok guys,

Another noob question.

I just bought this from WestMarine and didnt realize until I got it home that there was only one S-hook on it and the other end had 2 loops in the strap.

First problem: The distance between my bow eye and trailer loop is less than the minimum that this strap will winch on. I guess to solve this I will have to buy an attachment loop for the trailer and make the distance longer

Second problem: Whats the best thing to do with the 2 loop ends? I don't really understand why there are 2 loop ends to begin with. But should I be using an S-hook? Am I missing something? Why would they sell a tie down with only one hook?

On this topic, can anyone link me to where I can purchase a safety chain to go from bow-eye to trailer? I had one of these on my old I/O setup but they don't carry it in 2 WestMarine stores by my house. With all the reports of wench strap's snapping I am trying to get this safety equipment ASAP.

Cheers,
Aaron