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  1. #21
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    Ever seen a boat on trailer (less transom straps) hit an unexpected speed bump or curb? Boat and trailer go up, trailer comes down, boat comes down a little off center. Driver about shits his pants. I was behind a guy in a big department store parking lot headed toward the gas pumps and watched this take place in front of me with about a 20ft Bayliner when they cut the corner and hopped a curb. Boat jumped over a good 6-8".

    That was on a single axle. I'm guessing it may have been a little different with a tandem.
    So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?

    2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...

  2. #22
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    I always tow with transom straps that are connected to the boat and not the swim platform. That is the absolute best/safest way to go. Just my .02
    Scott
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    2007 Mobius LSV
    1997 Sea Ray 190

  3. #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by 996scott View Post
    I always tow with transom straps that are connected to the boat and not the swim platform. That is the absolute best/safest way to go. Just my .02
    How is that done with tabs?


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  4. #24
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    Nice looking board
    2018 Supra SA400 aka The Ron Burgandy
    2011 Sea-Doo Wake 155
    2015 Mojo Surf, sold...2013 Axis A22 Recon Edition, sold...2010 Axis A22, sold...2007 Maxum 1800sr3, sold

  5. #25
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    Default May 2019 Pic Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by KnoxMojo View Post
    Nice looking board
    Thx! Rode it during some lessons a couple weeks ago and really liked it. Figured it was a good first board!


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  6. #26
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    All this talk of straps and I ran across this today. Lmao
    This is why you use straps!
    Overkill is underrated

    2006 Supra 24SSV Gravity Games- traded but never forgotten

    2017 Supra SA 400

  7. #27
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    I opted out of transom tie down straps on my build as well, but this thread has motivated me...

    Fulton 2060366 2" x 43" Zinc Transom Retractable Ratchet Tie Down https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R372M0..._BuxZCbYY562PZ

    These should be arriving today!
    2018 Murder Max
    2008 Outback V-Bought new; sold in 2018

  8. #28
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    Default May 2019 Pic Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by z28ke View Post
    I opted out of transom tie down straps on my build as well, but this thread has motivated me...

    Fulton 2060366 2" x 43" Zinc Transom Retractable Ratchet Tie Down https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R372M0..._BuxZCbYY562PZ

    These should be arriving today!
    Go to the hardware store and buy different bolts and nylock nuts.

    The locking hardware that comes with these are defective.

    They thread about 3 turns and I broke the bolt trying for the 4th turn.


    BoatBuckle G2 Stainless Steel Retractable Transom Tie-Down (Black), 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GJ35VU..._GayZCbYBA8658

    These are the ones I got, but reading the reviews it sounds like the locking hardware has the same issues for both Fulton and boat buckle.

    Probably made by same company.

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    Last edited by larry_arizona; 05-04-2019 at 08:08 AM.
    2021 Supra SA 400
    2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
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  9. #29
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    I have the Boat Buckles G2 straps. The stainless steel hardware isn't defective, but rather will begin galling if you install the bolt and nut too fast. This is common with SS fasteners. The key is to go slow on the install and use a lubricant to help prevent galling. https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...d-galling.aspx
    2019 Moomba Max "MOOMBAE"
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  10. #30
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    Installed with hand tool, can’t go any slower.

    Stainless hardware from ACE with nylock nut was perfect.


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    2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
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