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Will BoatBuckle Tie-Down Straps Part # IMF14264 Rub Off Paint on Either the Boat or Trailer
My contact at BoatBuckle told me that as long as you tighten the straps snugly according to the directions that the chance of rubbing the paint off either your trailer or boat is slim. He continued with there is always a chance, but, again, if they are tightened properly, the chance that you will have paint removal is slim. He told me the type of webbing used is of a seat-belt type webbing which is softer and not as rigid as many of the straps on the market. I have attached a short video
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Can BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps # IMF17631 Be Adjusted For Less Than 24 Inches
The BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17631, have a maximum tie-down length of 24 inches. The straps can be tightened down to a length less than 24 inches. You should have no problem using them if you have a tie-down length of 22 inches. It will not leave much excess strap. I would also look at the BoatBuckle Pro Series Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17632. These straps have a maximum tie-down length of 48 inches and can be tightened down to 22 inches, but will leave you with more
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How Big of a Hole is Required to Drill to Install the RodBuckle Fishing Rod Tie-Down Strap
To install the RodBuckle Retractable Fishing Rod Tie-Down Strap # IMF14200-02 that you referenced you will need to cut a rectangular hole that is 1-15/16 inches long by 3/8 inches tall and then drill two 1/8 inch holes on either side of the rectangular hole. The # IMF14200-02 instructions come with a template to make the hole cutting as easy as possible. I attached a copy of these instructions for you to check out.
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Rating of BoatBuckle Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF17632
The BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie Down Straps you mention, part # IMF17632 have a 1200 lb breaking strength, 400 working load limit (WLL) per strap. When determining the straps needed to secure a load of a certain weight, use the WLL figure. With the BoatBuckle straps you mentioned, the two straps will safely secure a load weighing 800 lbs (400 lbs per strap). Tie-down straps should always be chosen according to their WLL. The item being tied down must not exceed this weight. If the work
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