How To Choose the Correct Transom Tie-Down Length
Updated 04/01/2025 | Published 11/13/2019
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Question:
Its exactly 24 inches from trailer eye to transum eye on my boat. Will a 2 foot strap be long enough or do I need to go to the 4 foot model?
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
The BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF13110 are 24" long from the center of each connection so if that is how much space you have between the two tie-down points then they will work. However, a better option is the BoatBuckle G2 Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps part # IMF08893 which are 43" and also retractable so you don't have to worry about excess slack or not having enough strap. I have attached a list of all our transom tie-downs for you as well.
Dee C.
3/31/2025
If my eyelet to eyelet is 14" long, will the 24" long strap work for me?
Jesse M.
3/31/2025
Jesse M.
4/1/2025
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BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Transom Tie-Down Straps - 2" x 2' - 400 lbs - Qty 2
- Boat Tie Downs
- S-Hooks
- Manual
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Transom Strap
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 501 - 850 lbs
- BoatBuckle
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