Maybe I have high expectations, but with the price of these boats “just turn the ratchet strap sideways and hook it in the gap” is not really acceptable answer to me. I think it should have a dedicated place to connect.

Also, I tried to hook the strap to a couple different places on the swim platform bracket and the twist in the strap made it hard to ratchet down properly.

Overall, I am happy with the boat. I just wish there was a better answer. I think the eye hook in my screen shot wouldn’t be too difficult.