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

Features:

Heavy-duty, retractable ratchet straps easily secure your boat's transom (stern) to your trailer
- Tighten down quickly with SUR-Grip rubber-coated handle - easy to grip and control with one hand
Push-button release and self-retracting design allow for easy, rapid loading and unloading
- Unused strap retracts into housing - minimal ratcheting and convenient storage
Vinyl-coated steel S-hooks help to protect your boat's paint finish from scuffs and scratches
Permanently mounts to your trailer with 1 bolt
Durable construction offers long-lasting performance
- Stainless steel body withstands brackish and saltwater environments - resists rust and corrosion
- Seat-belt-quality polyester webbing
- Sturdy plastic housing and stainless steel spring

Specs:

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
Maximum load strength (break strength): 1,500 lbs
Safe working load limit (WLL): 500 lbs
Quantity: 2 transom (stern) straps
1-Year limited warranty

BoatBuckle's second-generation transom tie-down straps bolt to the rear crossmember of your trailer and simplify the securing and unloading of your boat. These corrosion-resistant, stainless steel tie-downs 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 transom 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 transom anchor, 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 transom 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 mount the ratchets with the included bolts 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: 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

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by: Conor 07/25/2026

Easy to install. It came with the right hardware. Works better than I expected.

by: Dave 11/28/2017

I received the Boat Buckles....the cheapest I could find that were made
of stainless steel.....I used them on my Jet-ski trailer that I had just installed the 5 ft galvanized bunk rollers on the carpeted bunks they were easy to install a little more difficult to adjust the rollers between the jet-ski hull chines but it worked out just perfect.

Stacy is the best customer service rep ever!

Dave

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by: 69 Cheetah 08/06/2017

Just finishing up total restoration of 1969 Cheetah and these transom tie-downs will make the launch and retrieval process much simpler and easier.
Straps were exactly as described. All stainless construction is beautiful and durable. Recoil and cinch mechanism work effortlessly.
Service was flawless.
Thanks for being a part of the Cheetah restoration.

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by: Jeff 08/15/2018

Seems like a very nice product.
I just received them yesterday and installed today so I have zero hours on them but they seem like a quality product.
Super simple to install. Very easy to use as well.
I think I'm going to enjoy these straps for years to come.

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Jeff One Year Later

8/16/2019

One year later and I can honestly say these work as advertised. I would certainly install another set tomorrow if I got a new trailer. Great item.

by: Theron 07/06/2026 One Year Later

Really works great

by: Jaimie 01/07/2026

Quick shipping and excellent communication. Thanks

by: John 08/11/2024

Need longer bolts. Bolts are only approximately 1”. Standard frame of boat trailer is usually 2” or more.

John One Year Later

8/11/2025

So far so good. 1 year of use.

by: Dale 04/22/2021

Best tie downs ever.

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by: Greg 06/09/2016

The straps work great but the hardware that came with it did not work. The nut appears oblonged. I couldn't advance or back the nut off on the one bolt and had to cut it off.

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by: Bobby S. 11/07/2016

I only gave this product 3 out of 5 stars because of the hardware associated with the boat buckles. I bought these to replace boat buckles on my boat trailer that were old and tired. I have always had great luck with these on my boat trailers and wouldn't replace them with anything else. The installation is normally extremely simple but not with this set. This set is the stainless version and it comes with stainless fine thread bolts and top lock nuts. I have had experience with fine thread stainless bolts before and knew their tendency for galling. I did not know how these top lock nuts would work with fine thread stainless and galling but I got out the antiseize anyway. I coated one bolt with antiseize and started installation very, very slowly. Heat started to build immediately every time you would turn the nut a few revolutions. I began the process of turning the nut a few times and then walking away for a while. Then I would come back and do it again. I made it half way and the bolt galled and completely locked down. Once this happens, it will not turn either direction. I knew this but tried anyway and ultimately had to cut the bolt off the trailer with a hacksaw. What a major pain! The instructions do not tell you anything about this problem either. I have experience with this issue and tried my best to prevent it and completely failed. The boat buckles are great. Do yourself a favor and throw the hardware in the trash. Get some coarse thread bolts and nylocks to replace the junk that comes with this product. You will thank me.

Bobby S. One Year Later

11/15/2017

The boat buckles are fine. Hopefully the manufacturer will get that hardware issue resolved. I am sure it rubs some people the wrong way. For me, I just changed the hardware and moved on.

by: Jeffrey 10/06/2025

Easy installation some reviews said the nuts and bolts did not go together. Mine worked perfectly took only a few minutes to install work great.

by: Mark 06/21/2018 One Year Later

The BoatBuckle retractable transom tie downs have been on my trailer for a year and continue to work perfectly. They were easy to install and even easier to use. No more fiddling around with the cam buckle straps to get the tension correct, great product.
Always a pleasure dealing with etrailer, the merchandise arrives in a few days and is exactly as ordered.

Mark W. One Year Later

6/21/2019

After a year the Boat Buckles work perfectly, great product.

by: Ray T. 10/20/2016 One Year Later

I have had the Stainless Steel (SS) Boat Buckles for a year. They installed easily and perform flawlessly. I find them much more convenient and just as strong as any tie-down I've used with my 1500 lb. boat. Reviews on other websites indicated that the SS bolts used to install them suffered from galling. So I cut them shorter to eliminate excess threading, chamfered the cut end, polished them, used lithium grease as lube and STILL suffered galling on one of them during installation. I cut it off, bought a new matching bolt, repeated the steps and it went on fine. My boat is used in both salt and fresh water; the Boat Buckles have not suffered corrosion and work perfectly. I highly recommend them

Ray T. One Year Later

10/23/2017

The stainless steel Boat Buckles I purchased from you last year work great. They are a LOT more convenient than traditional tie-down straps. The old straps left marks on the fiberglass transom because they had a metal buckle that rested against the transom. The Boat Buckles eliminate that problem and are always on the trailer. They tighten and release easily but hold securely. I purchased new stainless steel bolts for installation because the original boltsnuts galled before I could tighten them securely… even though I used lubricant on them before assembly. I had to cut them out with an angle grinder. The new SS bolts

by: Mike 05/14/2020

I bought the SS ratchet tIe downs for my boat. Over the years I have used many different tie down and have found they rust and become unusable over a season or two and are cheaply made. The only advice I can give is stop buying the cheap tie downs and spring for the quality ones. The tie downs are of exellent quality and easy to install. They also retract so they are not ever lost.
Thanks

Mike W. One Year Later

5/16/2021

excellent quality and easy install stainless steel is the way to go.

by: Gary Wilson 08/03/2017

Hardware issue still.... although supposedly in the process of being fixed in Dec 2016. You are supposed to torq to 45 pounds. I lubed up the bolt. When my socket wrench would not turn the nut past the end of the bolt, I switched to an impact wrench. My impact wrench set at 100+ pounds would not turn the nut. I cut it off and went to the store for proper hardware. Since SS can be hard to find, I had to settle for grade 8.

Otherwise, the buckles are great... so far.

Gary W. One Year Later

8/6/2018

The buckles are still great. Such an improvement over any other boat tie-down Ive used in the past 40 years.

by: William C 06/17/2017

These seem to be pretty good so far, the Stainless steel version is the only way to go if they are exposed to outside weather, the bolts they send with it are good SS bolts, but bare in mind they are for single wall channel frame trailers and only 2" long, if you have a tube frame like mine you will need longer 3" ones from the hardware store, other than that there strong and easy to use once you get used to the ratchet and release process.

William C. One Year Later

6/17/2018

Still like the day they were put on after 1 year, I, originally gave the product 4 stars, because of the weird double handle ratchet system was confusing, but I, would give the product 5 stars for the reliability and quality.

by: Chris O 10/01/2017

The ratchet straps themselves work great! Seem to be good quality, and very easy to secure the boat to the trailer. Unfortunately, the mounting bolts that come with it seized up and would not tighten. We had to use our own bolts. This seems to be a problem that is already known. Hopefully they get this fixed. How hard is it to send hardware that actually works?

Chris O. One Year Later

10/1/2018

The ratchet straps work great! They are a lot easier to use than regular ratchet straps.

by: Brandon 01/21/2018 One Year Later

I replaced my original buckle tie down straps with these and, oh boy, are they great! They are so easy to attach. Out of habit from dealing with my old ones I always subconsciously prepare for a hassle each time I bend over to hook em up. I am always amazed how smooth these are. Just pull, hook, and flip the lever 1 time! I feel like it SHOULD be more difficult!
Some of the best money I have ever spent!

Brandon One Year Later

1/21/2019

One of my best purchases! Replaced old ones that didn’t function smoothly. And if you are still using the old style of tie downs, STOP IT! This new technology makes your life so simple.

by: Evan 11/05/2017 One Year Later

The original boat buckles that I purchased came with defective nuts to secure the bolts to the trailer. The nuts froze when the outside end of the nutt reached the tip of the bolt. Luckily I had attached the boat buckles to universal brackets that I could remove from my trailer, but I could not detach the boat buckles from the brackets. etrailer sent me a replace set of boat buckles that had the same problem with the defective nuts. I tested the nuts and bolts from the replacement buckles before attaching them to the trailer and used other nuts and bolts to attach them. Beware of getting these stuck on your trailer with the defective nuts and bolts.

by: Gary B. 09/05/2019 One Year Later

We replaced a poorly designed tie down system with BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs in Stainless Steel. The new tie downs were installed in less than one hour and are easy to tighten. Better yet, they release easily making the boat launch process a snap. I would recommend this device to anyone wishing to secure their boat with a corrosion resistant tie down.

by: Wayne G 07/03/2015

Great product and easy to use and install.

I don't know why I didn't buy these years ago.
Ordering was easy and fast free shipping with tracking.
Would recommend to anyone.

Wayne G. One Year Later

7/3/2016

Still working greatThey make it so easy to secure my boat as a Senior.I have used them from Florida to Canada.

by: Benny 02/22/2025

All of my previous boats have had boat buckles, quality retractable straps and reliable.

by: Chris L. 10/06/2017

I like the fact that I no longer have 3 different straps to untangle every time I load the boat (I have the boat buckle bow strap as well). These are neatly retracted and always ready to go. Install on the ez loader trailer frame was easy once I discarded the included lock nuts and went to a standard nylon lock nut. The mounting hardware included is stainless and good quality, but the included lock nuts are PERMANENT and stripped the threads. I had to cut them off with a saws all because the nut would not fully install. (No, they were not cross threaded ). I recommend the product, but do yourself a favor and throw the included lock nuts away and replace them with nylon lock nuts.

by: Ken M. 12/06/2016

Unfortunately, the mounting hardware for the transom tie-down was the same for the bow tie-down. When the top of the nut reached the top of the bolt it locked up. Unlike the bow tie-down where I was able to back the nut off with a breaker bar I could not do this with the transom tie-down due to location and angle of the bracket I had fabricated to make the tie-down work. I had to use a sawzall to cut the bolt after bending it to about a 30 degree angle trying to get it off. I'll buy some more hardware and make this work but encourage you to provide mounting hardware that actually works.

by: Abel 06/02/2014

Great product! My only complaint is with the mounting bolt provided.
Stripped right away. Replaced it with a stainless bolt and good to go.

Abel One Year Later

6/2/2015

Product still working great! Mounting nuts and bolts still junk! But the actual product rocks!!

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Hey, Chad. Thanks for reaching out. I’d be happy to help figure out a good solution for you. I just need a little more information about your setup first. - About how far does the back of your boat extend past the end of the trailer? - How long are the straps you're currently using? - Could you reply to the email with a couple pictures of the back of the boat and the trailer? Once I can see exactly what you’re working with, I’ll be able to look into some good options to get everything...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Is The Mounting Hardware For the BoatBuckle G2 Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 Sufficient?
The hardware for the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs # IMF14256 is sufficient from the manufacturer. The biggest issue when mounting them is the bolts being over torqued or reused. It is important to use Anti-Seize # LT37616 to achieve the proper torque and allow you to remove the bolts in the future. The previous issues of incorrect bolt sizes has been corrected as we have not see any issues with that is some time now.
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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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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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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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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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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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