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Who uses one and why? Are they mainly for traveling safety or for convenience while loading & unloading at the ramp? My rig doesn't have one but my trailer has a pad eye designed for one and was considering adding it. What's the best route to go if I do decide to add it? I think Boat Buckle makes one
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Some states require one, in case of a head on it’ll keep lighter boat from flying forward, I bolted a piece of chain to winch stand with s hook thru the winch strap hook, bow eye to small for both.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Reason I did this because had a winch strap break while trailing once, sun faded it & made it weak.
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Very important....I would not be without one.
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Back in the early 70's, my Dad had a Bomber bass boat that had the winch strap break and didn't notice it till the front end of the boat started bouncing up and down. Back then there was only a strap that went over the rear of the boat. Turned out the boat had slid back about 4 feet on the trailer.
I have mine rigged just like Crappkid does. Winch strap breaks in can only move back about 12 inches. Can only go forward about 3-4 inches. In a collision probably not going to completely stop it but sure going to slow it down. Wouldn't be without one.
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I too wouldn’t tote a boat without one.
I added one to mine.
Would not travel with out one. A very important safety factor for sure. Just about any configuration of chain with a snap link into the eye hook on the bow of the boat in addition to your winch strap. You'll be amazed over the years how much a boat can move on that trailer without you knowing it. The safety chain helps to mitigate that and keep you from loosing the boat/damage. Worth every penny to get one added.
My tracker rig came with an additional safety strap at the winch stand. I really never thought about the importance of using it until I read these comments and I am convinced now that it is a good safety feature
I feel safer with mine. Hope I never need to use it :yikes it could be nasty
Some marine shops actually offer a cable with hook made on designed specifically for this task . I prefer this as you won't get the rattle with this like you do a chain . None the less I wouldn't leave home without a safety in place . A winch alone is not enough security .
I appreciate all the words and I will add one.
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