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Securing your boat's gunwales to your trailer is quick and hassle-free with these 2" wide straps. The tie-downs are simple to hook up, and they retract automatically, helping you to get on and off the water in a flash. 2,500 lbs Max load.
Features:
Specs:
BoatBuckle's second-generation gunwale tie-down straps bolt to the side of your trailer, don't require a tie-down anchor, and simplify the securing and unloading of your boat. They are designed to keep constant tension on the strap and require minimal ratcheting to secure your load. Instead of always having to find and store tie-down straps that hook to the tie-down anchors on your boat, you will find that BoatBuckle's straps are always right where you need them. Just pull up on the hook and strap, attach the hook to the gunwale, 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 gunwale anchor and let the strap retract back down into the ratchet.
Installation
These straps come with the mounting hardware that you'll need to install them. It is recommended that you use anti-seize (LT37616 - sold separately) to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened down over the bolts. You can use the included bolts to mount the ratchets 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: Gunwale tie-downs should always be used along with a winch strap and a set of transom (stern) 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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Brooke M.
3/19/2025
I can imagine how a rough launch would be embarrassing, now that I think about it haha! Glad these are catching some clout on the fishing scene ;)
David
3/19/2026
Still working as intended. Zero issues other than the occasional lubrication.
Scott
4/20/2021
Strong,....still strong.
Tim
11/5/2025
After a year of using these BoatBuckles they continue to perform well. Im using these on a Baker trailer for a Koffler 14 Rocky Mt Trout Boat basically a drift boat that doubles as a great lake boat. I had to buy different mounting hardware, as the bolts werent long enough for my trailer, but they fit perfectly now and work great. Ill never go back to the old strap system again!
Scott
6/16/2019
Strong performance
Trent
8/29/2025
so far so good!
Collette O.
9/19/2014
we have converted three others to get away form the whole strap ideal. I live in a flyfishing community and around all guides and the ones that have gone to the buckles are so happy about the hassle free and no wear and tear to their drift boats. very happy with the product.
Jeffsguideservice
3/7/2018
Thanks the products are still working Great in fact one of the motivating factor of buying these from you was the low price you sell them for in fact Im going to order some of the same to outfit another boat i bought for my Fishing Guide Service. Thanks again for checking in with me really appreciate it
Ross
10/30/2018
Great product, very durable, super easy to use, highly recommended
George C.
1/4/2018
The Boat Buckles work great. Some of my fishing buddies saw them and now have them. So far all good.
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Gregory W.
6/13/2023
Great! I purchased a new boat . Same trailer deeper boat and with a flat floor . Had to ad guide-ons to the trailer so I moved the ratchet straps. I would be happy to send photos, still think they are convenient and practical!