Re: winch safety chain
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I have the safety chain in case of winch failure , and another to take the braking load off the winch stand. At the stern, two nylon cargo straps from the stern eyes to teh trailer They are required Florida law, but good common sense. I error on the side of safety.
Besides, about 20 years ago, had a buddy's boat launch from his trailer at a stoplight on a busy main road when his winch strap failed. Besides the embaresment, boggered up the hull, motor and got a ticket for an unsecured load.
You cant have too many safety chains.