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Code: IMF14220
Retail:$36.99
Price:$33.11
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
Shipping SpecialSecuring your boat's bow to your trailer is quick and easy with the BoatBuckle ratchet system. This ratcheting strap is simple to hook up, retracts automatically and offers a permanent mount, helping you to get on and off the water in a flash.
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BoatBuckle's second-generation bow tie-down strap bolts to the frame of your trailer and simplifies the securing and unloading of your boat. It is designed to keep constant tension on the strap and requires minimal ratcheting to secure your load. Instead of always having to find and store a tie-down strap that hooks to the tie-down anchors on the front of your boat, you will find that BoatBuckle's bow strap is always right where you need it. Just pull up on the hook and strap, attach the hook to the bow, and then ratchet the a few several times. No more dealing with extra webbing or looking for the tie-down strap. And when unloading, simply push the release button on the ratchet, free the hook from the bow, and let the strap retract back down into the ratchet.
You can use the included bolt to mount the ratchet directly to the trailer frame or crossmember. If you need to angle the ratchet strap or move it a little farther off the frame, a universal mounting kit (IMF14254; sold separately) is available.
Note:A bow tie-down should always be used along with a winch strap and a set of transom or gunwale tie-downs. All straps and cables should be chosen according to their safe working load limit (WLL). To determine the maximum load, or break strength, of the strap, simply multiply the WLL by 3. The WLL is always one-third (1/3) of the maximum load.
Video of BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 2,500 lbs - Qty 1
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Today we are going to review Part Number IMF14220. This is the BoatBuckle G2 retractable ratcheting bow tie-down strap. This tie-down strap will secure the bow of your boat to your trailer and it is quick and easy to use with the BoatBuckle Ratchet System. This ratcheting strap is simple to hook up and retracts automatically and will offer a permanent mount. This will tighten down easy with the sure-grip rubber coated handle which makes it easy to grip and control with one hand. It does have a dual release lever which is on each side.
It does have a vinyl coated steel S Hook which will help protect the finish of your boat. On this hole right here you can permanently mount it to your trailer with the included mounting bolt. This ratchet strap has a corrosion resistant steel body. The strap is a seatbelt quality polyester webbing all inside a sturdy plastic housing. On the inside is a stainless steel spring.
The dimension on the strap is 2 inches wide and 43 inches long. It does have a maximum load strength or breaking strength of 2,500 pounds. The actual safe working load limit would be one-third of that which is 833 pounds. This part does include one bow strap and the included mounting bolt. It does have a one year limited warranty.
The way this would actually operate is you would bolt the ratchet system to your frame of your trailer and it is designed to keep constant tension on the strap and will require minimum ratcheting to secure the load. The way this works is when you push down on the release lever it will allow the strap to extend out. What you could do is hook it to the bow of your boat and then if you pull up on it, it will release the lever. There is a little lever underneath the handle that if you hold up on, it will allow you to ratchet and tighten up the bow of your boat to your trailer. Once you release it, it is automatically locked in place.
Once you need to release it, just push down on the release button and release the S Hook and it will automatically retract back into the housing. That should do it for Part Number IMF14220.
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Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 Customer Reviews)
by: Steve S.06/07/2013
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I ordered, received and have installed this BoatBuckle G2bow tie down my 24' Chaparral. Prior to this I would use a rope or whatever I had to secure the bow to the trailer. This device has both made it easier and much safer to accomplish this. The quality and functionality of it is excellent. I highly recommend this product and the transaction with etrailer was flawless.83696
by: Jimmy L.03/29/2013
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Equipment was in original packing with all components and instructions. Easy install. I could have made a DIY strap to hold down the bow as a third safety belt. The boat buckle is more secure and easily operated by one person. I will look to etrailer.com first for future trailer and accessories in the future. 73292
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