Gunwale Tie-Down

TrenchFisherman

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I have a boat with a gunwale strap. I want to buy pads that will protect my hull from scratches where the belt rubs. where can i find these? i am looking all over and i can't find them. any help will be great!
 

roscoe

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Re: Gunwale Tie-Down

I have seen a few straps with heavy nylon pads built into the strap. But have never seen just a pad.<br /><br />I would think a neoprene rubber pad would work great.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Gunwale Tie-Down

slip a piece of carpet under the strap. or gor the stearn straps that go from the trailer up to the tow eye on the transom.
 

4poco

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Re: Gunwale Tie-Down

Another idea...Use a pieces of bicycle inner tube for pads,run through straps............
 

dingbat

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Re: Gunwale Tie-Down

Just about any on-line marine store carries them.<br /><br />Boater's World and West Marine both carry them
 
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