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Secure your boat's bow to your trailer quickly and easily with this 2" wide tie-down. It is simple to hook up, retracts automatically and offers a permanent mount, helping you to get on and off the water in a flash. 2,500 lbs Max load.
Features:
Specs:
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 operate the ratchet 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.
Installation
This strap comes with the mounting hardware that you'll need to install it. It is recommended that you use anti-seize (LT37616 - sold separately) to ensure that the nut is properly tightened down over the bolt. 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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
The best investment I have made in my boat trailer. So much easier than the old tie down straps.
Was looking to replace (1) BoatBuckle for my Ranger Boat Cover that I lost. Ranger had them for $99.80 for two and wouldn't sell just one. Order this item which is an exact duplicate from what was on my Ranger (minus the "Ranger" sticker). I can live without the Ranger name for the money I saved. Thanks etrailer.
This product works great for our 17 foot aluminum boat. It is simple and fast to use. It was very easy to install. I highly recommend this product. It saves you time keeping track of your tie downs and straps.
Great product!
I did received the product in a timely manner and for a good price. Installation was simple with the one bolt solution. It is keeping the bow of my 25' C-Dory in place while trailering...
Heinz K.
11/1/2014
Towing my 25 boat up and down the west coast multiple times this year, the Boat Buckle is working flawlessly. I am very pleased with the product quality and ease of operation.
It is so nice to have the straps on the trailer, instead of storing the straps on the boat or RV and then remembering where you put them.
Rick
7/29/2016
Its nice not to have to search for my tiedowns because they are always on my trailer
Makes securing my boat at the boat ramp a breeze.
Great product,installed easy.I feel better now it is installed I don't worry about boat bouncing going down the rough Texas roads
I ordered the Boat Buckle bow tie down and the product was as advertised and the service I received from etrailer.com was excellent!! I will definitely use etrailer in the future for all my trailer needs. Thanks again!!
Tim W.
4/27/2015
Still working as good as the first time I used it!
Easy to install--attached to an existing bolt for the spare tire holder. Easy to use and works great to hold down the bow of a 16' skiff. I sprayed all metal parts I could reach with CRC Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor. Will be interested to see how long the tiedown holds up in a saltwater environment. Only a couple of weeks old at this point.
J H.
9/24/2015
Still works great. I am pleasantly surprisedno sign of rust. Dont know why I gave it only 4 stars. No problems whatsoever.
This appears to be a quality product. I installed the bow tie-down and a pair of BoatBuckle stern tie-downs on my 26' center console and new trailer. Installation is simple and connecting/disconnecting the tie-downs takes seconds. I anticipate a long service life and will be washing them with one of the salt-dissolving washes, along with the trailer brakes, to help assure that.
Bill T.
8/1/2018
Still love the Boat Buckles. They make loading and unloading easier and faster, a big plus at todays crowded boat ramps.
This is not a very intuitive design, very limited option to attach to trailer, live and learn, just hope to do it as inexpensively as possible. Very tight , small, difficult area to access to attach, needs a much more user friendly design, not a good fit at all. Great idea, needs major overhaul and re-engineering on trailer attachment point design. Not able to use as intended.
Victoria H.
3/22/2025
This doesn't sound like the best experience Michael. There is a 1 year limited warranty on this. I'll make sure the right information is sent to you.
Excellent product. Mounted it and was very secure. Have not used the boat until June, 2026 then I will see how it does. Representative was also very helpful!
Love the boat buckles, put this on my Triton bow tie down...works great! Very fast shipping and great service from Etrailer as always!
Quality product competitive pricing reasonable shipping I firmly believe I will not have to worry about this component for a lifetime of trailer ownership
It came a day late, and it was actually broken out of the package. It should’ve been held into, but it was still functional.
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.
The bow buckle its self is really good. Just like the boat buckle transom straps that came on the boat new.
The only issue that I had was the nut that came with the bolt for installation was the wrong nut. I had to use a nut, bolt and loctite that I had laying around.
Etrailer shipped the product super fast.
We recently installed a set of boat buckles and I have to tell you they are everything they claim to be and more. Installation was easy, and in use, they are the fastest, easiest way to secure our boat that I have ever seen. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much for a great product. Here are a couple of pictures.
I’m really excited about this bow strap. I’m using this model along with BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps to secure my boat to the trailer on road trips to the lake. Great peace of mind. Very Happy with my purchases. Etrailer has great products, pricing and great service!
Thank you Etrailer team!
Great product for the application of us e.
The assembly I received was, packaged well, it brought everything I need to assemble and place it on my trailer. I will deff use this website again to order any additional accessories.
Fast shipping. Heavy Duty strap and will work perfectly for my boat/trailer. High quality materials.
i installed my G2 retractable ratcheting strap today and installation was easy. i have used BoatBuckle products on other trailers and i wouldn't be without them. fast tie down and fast release. I also installed two gunwale G2 retractable ratcheting straps today also and the hardened bolts that were supplied with this product worked perfectly. no complaints with BoatBuckle products.
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Franklin
7/4/2025
These things are holding up well. Still look like new and working as they should.