Tie Down Straps

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Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

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May 7, 2004
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Catalina 28 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I was wondering where everyone runs the tie down straps when they have the boat on the trailer. I know that it's likely heavy enought that it's not going to move but I still would feel better with a couple of straps over the top. Currently I have two straps that go over the cockpit and attach to the trailer. But I dont' know if this is a good idea. I don't want to damage the fiberglass in the cockpit. Jason
 
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Ron M

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I run the straps over the cockpit, towards the aft end. I believe they are just forward of the stern cleats and aft of where the strern rail seats attach to the hull. The hook ends of the straps go to a whole in the trailer frame near the rear of the trailer. At least that's what I do. Ron Mehringer h26 Hydro-Therapy
 
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GailForce

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May 7, 2004
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Hunter 33.5 Saint Louis
Ratcheting Tie Strap

I used a 3" wide ratcheting strap from WalMart. I ran it just underneath the forward side of the aft cleats. If you're concerned about the fiberglass, put a couple of caret scraps under the strap. Be sure to put a twist in the vertical run of the strap. Without the twist they vibrate quite a bit. I learned this hard way. The strap left marks on the hull after a 3 hour road trip. Jeff
 
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