Retracted Length of the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps # EM34416

Published 09/17/2015

Question:

Want to use the Ericsson re tractable ratchet strap w push button release 2x10 for front and back of 16 ft bass boat to secure to trailer. How long are they when not extended. also need a winch that would be the right size for this trailer. The boat is 16 ft fisher marine aluminum with a 10 hp. Yamaha motor and the trailer has center rollers with 2 carpet boards.

asked by: Jim V

Expert Reply:

I went and grabbed a Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps # EM34416 from our warehouse and with it fully retracted is measured 20-1/2 inches from end to end.

Generally when picking out a winch for a boat trailer the ratio is 2 to 1 meaning you would need a winch with roughly half the capacity as the weight of the boat. With good rollers and a short winching distance the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but with long winching distances and wooden bunks like what you currently have the ratio is 1 to 1.

Once you know the capacity you would need check out the link I attached that has all of the winches we carry. You would need to select the capacity you need from the filters.

expert reply by: Jameson C