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BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - 43" - 500 lbs - Qty 2
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BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - 43" - 500 lbs - Qty 2

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Designed for salt water applications. 2" Wide x 43" long G2 tie-downs make securing your boat's stern to your trailer hassle-free. Quick-release, self-retracting design and permanent bolt-on installation. 1,500 lbs Max load. 1-800-940-8924 to order BoatBuckle boat tie downs part number IMF14256 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all BoatBuckle products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - 43" - 500 lbs - Qty 2. Boat Tie Downs reviews from real customers.
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BoatBuckle Boat Tie Downs - IMF14256

Highlights

  • Effortless quick-release: Self-retracting design for hassle-free loading and unloading.
  • Lasting stainless steel body: Resists rust and corrosion, perfect for saltwater use.
  • Compact storage: Vinyl-coated S-hooks protect from scratches, and strap retracts into housing.
  • Simple installation: Easily bolts to trailer frame using anti-seize for proper torque.
  • Strong construction: 1,500 lbs max load strength with 500 lbs WLL, secure for heavy boats.
  • Universal adaptability: Fits most applications with an optional bracket for custom setups.

Features to know about

Effortless Tension Management: Retractable Ratchet System

For many boaters, securing and releasing transom tie-downs can be a cumbersome task. But with the BoatBuckle G2’s retractable ratchet straps, managing tension becomes a breeze. The intuitive push-button release and self-retracting design ensure you can load and unload your boat swiftly and without fuss. This system keeps the unused strap neatly stored away, eliminating the hassle of dealing with excess webbing.

Sail Through Saltwater Adventures: Stainless Steel Construction

Rust and corrosion are formidable foes, especially in marine environments. With a stainless steel body and components, the BoatBuckle G2 is crafted to withstand the harsh effects of saltwater exposure. These tie-downs promise longevity and reliability, ensuring you won't have to repeatedly replace your boat's securing system.

Say Goodbye to Paint Scuffs: Vinyl-Coated S-Hooks

Protecting your boat's finish is crucial to maintaining its aesthetic and value. The BoatBuckle G2 features vinyl-coated S-hooks, which are designed to prevent scuffs and scratches on your boat’s paintwork. This ensures your vessel remains pristine, no matter how often you’re hitting the waves.

Streamline Your Boating Routine: Permanent Bolt-on Installation

No more hunting down missing tie-downs! The permanent bolt-on installation of the BoatBuckle G2 means these straps are always ready when you are. They mount directly onto your trailer, providing a reliable and ready-to-use solution for fastening your boat securely.

Built to Meet Demands: Robust Polyester Webbing

Ensure your transom tie-downs stand up to the test of time with seat-belt-quality polyester webbing. This durable material combines strength and flexibility to effectively handle challenges, such as road vibrations and repetitive stretching, providing consistent performance and peace of mind that your boat is securely fastened.

Perfect Fit for Your Trailer: 43" Length for Diverse Applications

Having suitable equipment for your boat-trailer combo is crucial. The BoatBuckle G2 straps measure 2 inches wide and 43 inches long, making them versatile enough for various boats and trailer configurations. Easily adjust the fit, whether dealing with larger vessels or needing extra room for different mounting points.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Overall dimensions: 4-1/2" wide x 3/8"
  • Strap dimensions: 2" wide x 43" long
  • Mounting hardware dimensions: 3/8" diameter x 2" long

Load Specifications

  • Maximum load strength (break strength): 1,500 lbs
  • Safe working load limit (WLL): 500 lbs

Package Information

  • Quantity: 2 transom (stern) straps
  • Warranty: 1-Year limited warranty

Note

  • Transom tie-downs should always be used along with a winch strap and a set of 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.
  • It is recommended that you always use straps in pairs.

F14256 G2 Stern Retractable Ratchet Tie Down Straps by Boat Buckle (IMMI) - Stainless Steel - 43" x 2" - 1,500 lbs - QTY 2

Installation Details IMF14256 Installation instructions



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Designed for salt water applications. 2" Wide x 43" long G2 tie-downs make securing your boat's stern to your trailer hassle-free. Quick-release, self-retracting design and permanent bolt-on installation. 1,500 lbs Max load.

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  • Transom Strap Recommendation for a 2,500 lb Boat
    You would want the Transom straps part # IMF08893 as it has a break strength of 2,500 lbs and a WLL of 833 lbs. Think of the breaking strength as the strength the strap has when in an emergency situation and the WLL as the amount of weight it can handle continuously. Since the strap wouldn't be supporting the full weight of your boat at all times the # IMF08893 would work well for yours that weighs 2,500 lbs.
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  • Differences Between Boatbuckle Cargo Buckles # IMF08893 and # IMF14256
    The difference is the metal that the two straps are made of. The more expensive # IMF14256 is made of stainless steel which offers superior corrosion resistance whereas the part # IMF08893 is made of non-stainless steel and that is why it costs less.
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  • Availability of Boatbuckle Mini in Stainless Steel
    Boat Buckle doesn't offer an all stainless version of the Mini, as they do with the G2. On the # IMF106877 you referenced, the spring itself is stainless, but the remainder of the unit is constructed of plastic and steel. If a 4 foot ratcheting strap set-up would work for you, rather than the bolted in place Boat Buckle offers the # IMF12066 in stainless. If you were really wanting a bolted in place solution, the full-sized version # IMF14256 would work for you.
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  • Boat Buckle Retractable Tie Down Strap Replacement
    The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 do not have replacement straps available. You will need to replace the entire system. To keep the new strap from chaffing on the bottom of your boat, I recommend using the BoatBuckle Protective Boat Pads for 2" Wide Tie-Down Straps - Qty 2 # IMF13180 to safeguard your strap from wear and tear.
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  • Recommendations on How to Safely Carry 12 Foot Jon Boat on Roof of 2013 Hyundai Tucson
    A great choice would be a Inno Square bar roof rack, which would be made up of the following parts: 54 inch square profile crossbars part # INB137 Inno Feet for Crossbars, part # INSUT Vehicle specific clamp kit, part # INK605 To secure the boat to the roof, using ratchet straps like # IMF14256 hooked over the crossbars would provide a secure hold for the boat. Using foam blocks like # MPG152 would protect the roof rack from the boat and vice versa, as well as adding some friction to...
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  • What is Difference Between Transom and Bow Straps for a Boat
    The big difference is that transom straps are sold in pairs like the # IMF14256 and the bow straps are sold individually like the part # IMF14220 you referened. The straps themselves are the same but basically it just comes down to the typicaly application difference being that transom straps use two and bow straps are single.
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  • Are All Of The Metal Parts On The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Downs Stainless Steel
    I called my contact at BoatBuckle and asked about the G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14256. They told me the faceplate and springs in the tie-downs are stainless steel and the vinyl coated S-hook is stainless as well. The other internal parts are corrosion resistant. The replaceable parts for these tie-downs are the springs.
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  • Why Does Stainless Steel BoatBuckle Tie-Downs Have Lower Break Strength Than Standard Steel Model
    I spoke with my contact at BoatBuckle regarding the difference in break strength between the G2 Ratchet Tie-Downs in Stainless Steel # IMF14256 and the Standard # IMF08893. He said the main reason the stainless steel model has a lower break strength of 500 pounds (compared to 833 pounds on the standard steel model) is that stainless steel is just a softer metal. This means that it's breaking point is going to come at a lower weight than a stronger standard steel design. The benefits...
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  • Is BoatBuckle Transom Tie Down Suitable for a Bass Tracker Pro Team 175 TX at 1,300 Pounds
    Transom tie downs # IMF14256 have a break strength of 1,500 pounds and working load limit of 500 pounds. What this means is that it can have up to 500 pounds on it constantly and be fine. It is not really supporting the whole boat weight and you are likely using other tie downs, a winch cable, and so on so the transom tie downs will be adequate. If you are not using additional tie downs I do recommend it; such as # IMF14220.
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  • Stainless Steel Version of BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie Downs
    We have the stainless steel version of the BoatBuckle G2 ratcheting transom tie downs with part # IMF14256.
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  • Tie Down Straps Needed To Secure 10,300LB Boat To Triple Axle Trailer When Hauling
    To ensure that you have enough straps for your boat when loaded on your boat trailer you will need to know the weight of both the boat and trailer. Since you are only trying to hold the boat and trailer together you need to ensure that the break strength rating for all of your straps will hold them together. The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie # IMF14393 has a break strength of 2,500lbs. Pair this with the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 and...
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  • Do You Carry a Stainless Steel Strap with an Automatic Retractor?
    I have a possible solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not carry a stainless steel version of the CargoBuckle G3 # IMF18800. However, a great stainless steel alternative we carry is the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256. The BoatBuckle G2 comes with an automatic retractor as well as a stainless steel design. I went ahead and attached a review video that walks you through the specs of the G2.
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  • Recommended Transom Straps for 261 Cobia
    For transom straps for the stern of your 261 Cobia I recommend the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256. These straps have a stainless steel body and spring to resist rust and corrosion along with a vinyl-coated S-hook to protect your boat. They are self-retracting with a length of 43". From what I found, the transom on your boat measures no more than 30" so that should be long enough when mounted to the trailer frame.. However, I recommend measuring to be sure.
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  • Can the BoatBuckle Transom Ratchet Straps Handle Being Submerged in Water
    Yes, the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893 are designed to work on boat trailer that get submerged under water so they would do just fine being repeatedly submerged. For a stainless steel version of the part # IMF08893 that you referenced that would do better in saltwater applications you would want the part # IMF14256 instead. Since they are at the back of the trailer they wouldn't bear the brunt of debris or water on the highway so that wouldn't be...
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  • Stainless Steel Transom Strap Recommendation for Boat Trailer
    For a stainless steel version of the part # IMF08893 that you referenced that would do better in saltwater applications you would want the part # IMF14256 instead. Part # IMF14256, uses a stainless steel body that resists rust and corrosion. The S-hooks are a vinyl-coated steel like the hooks on the system you referenced, for protection of the boat finish. These do come with the mounting hardware. I have attached a link to a product review video you can check out.
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  • Replacement Stainless Steel Transom Tie-Downs
    I have a recommendation for you as the Tough Guy tie downs is not a brand that we carry, and in looking at their information it does not look like their straps are repairable. We have the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 that have a stainless steel construction and also utilize a stainless steel spring to ensure long life and corrosion resistance. These are specifically designed for use in salt water so you know that they will hold up to the elements.
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  • Adding Retractable Transom Tie-Downs and Anchors For an Aluminum Boat
    I recommend adding 2 of the Erickson Eye Tie-Down Anchors # EM53909 to your fishing boat. Since the handles in the image you provide are held on by what looks to be screws into the boat I do not feel they are strong enough to take the abuse when driving down the road. The anchor provides a larger surface area to spread the weighton the surface of the boat. The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 are constructed of stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance...
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  • Available Lengths of Transom Strap Tie-Downs for Boat Trailers
    For a 6500-lb boat I recommend one of our highest weight capacity transom tie-down strap items. These 833-lb-WLL straps such as 6-foot # IMF14208 appear on the linked page and we have lengths of 24, 43, 48 and 72-inches. You can select the length you prefer based on the preferred tie-down point on your specific trailer. All have a rated break strength of 2500-lbs each.
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  • Difference Between the Ratchet Straps # IMF14393 and the # IMF14256
    Realistically the only difference between the part # IMF14393 and the # IMF14256 is that the part # IMF14256 is sold in pairs and the part # IMF14393 is sold individually. Aside from that they have different intended uses but realistically they are the same ratchet setups. The pair is described as being for transom straps and the single is for the bow of the trailer.
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  • Are There Adapters for Installing the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs
    The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs part # IMF14256 can be installed in a number of different ways whether it's with a pre-installed bracket from the factory, drilling a hole into the frame yourself, or using universal brackets like the Mounting Brackets for BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Tie-Down Straps part # IMF14254. Unfortunately, they don't offer trailer specific brackets for these tie-down straps so if you're having issue you can either modify the brackets...
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  • Are BoatBuckle Ratcheting Transom Tie Downs Strong Enough To Secure 2023 Sea-Doo Switch to Trailer?
    Yes, you should not have any issue using the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893 on your boat and trailer weighing 2,906lbs. The important thing to remember is you are securing 2 objects and as long as the lighter of the 2 )which is generally the trailer) does not exceed the weight capacity of all the straps securing the boat you should not have any issues. So each of these straps is rated for 833lbs or 1,666lbs for both straps plus you will have the...
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  • Recommended Stainless Steel Boat Transom Tie-Down Straps
    I spoke with my contact at BoatBuckle and they told me that the metal components on the BoatBuckle Pro Series Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps, part # IMF17632, are made of steel but they are not stainless. They told me the hook that attaches to the trailer on this system is zinc-coated for corrosion resistance, and the S-hooks are vinyl-coated to protect your boat finish. We do offer straps that use stainless steel. Part # IMF14256, uses a stainless steel body that resists rust and...
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  • Availability of Stainless Steel Version of Mini BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Straps
    We have the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 which are stainless steel mini transom straps that are retractable and have a 500 lb capacity which would be exactly what you'd need! I attached a review video for these for you to check out as well.
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  • Transom Rachet Strap For A 2019 Tracker 195 TWX
    The 2019 Tracker 195 TWX looks to have an average dry weight of 1215 lbs. Transom tie downs # IMF14256 have a break strength of 1,500 pounds and working load limit of 500 poundssot it can have up to 500 pounds on it constantly. It is not really supporting the whole boat weight and you are likely using other tie downs, a winch cable, and so on so the transom tie downs will be adequate. If you are not using additional tie downs I do recommend it; such as # IMF14220.
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