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Transom Strap Recommendation for Boat Trailer Carrying 10,000 lb Boat  

Published 10/18/2019

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What time of strap do I need to trie down a boat trailer that weight total 10,000 pound

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What's really interesting about boat straps like the # IMF14220 is that while they do secure the boat, which in your case is pretty heavy, the amount of weight capacity needed is really the weight of the trailer since basically you need the strap to keep the boat connected to the trailer in an emergency.

This strap kit would be what I recommend for you. It has a break strength of 2,500 lbs per strap which would be more than enough for the weight of your trailer.

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