How To Choose the Correct Transom Tie-Down Length

Updated 04/01/2025 | Published 11/13/2019

Products Featured in This Question

BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps - 2" x 2' - 400 lbs - Qty 2

(159)

$29.41

BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 2

(896)

$97.42

Question:

Its exactly 24 inches from trailer eye to transum eye on my boat. Will a 2 foot strap be long enough or do I need to go to the 4 foot model?

asked by: Jim

Expert Reply:

The BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF13110 are 24" long from the center of each connection so if that is how much space you have between the two tie-down points then they will work. However, a better option is the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893 which are 43" and also retractable so you don't have to worry about excess slack or not having enough strap. I have attached a list of all our transom tie-downs for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

Paul

7/5/2020

My eyelet to eyelet on trailer to boat is 20 inches. Will the IMF14206 be long enough for me?

Chris R.

7/9/2020

Yes, the BoatBuckle # IMF14206 is 24" long so it'll work really well with your 20" eye to eye length.

Dee C.

3/31/2025

If my eyelet to eyelet is 14" long, will the 24" long strap work for me?

Jesse M.

3/31/2025

@DeeC They should work but a better option would be a retractable strap like the # IMF08893 mentioned above.

Jesse M.

4/1/2025

@DeeC hey Dee, one of my associates actually just measured one of the 24" long straps # IMF14206. It can be cinched down to 13" so this actually would work for your 14" eye to eye. I knew it would be close but we were able to confirm :)

Dee C.

4/1/2025

@JesseM thank you. That information is helpful