ideas for securing bow of boat to trailer

[ondarvr]

Re: ideas for securing bow of boat to trailer

The problem is all typical methods of securing a boat to the trailer only keep it from sliding backwards off the trailer, nothing but the bow eye being under the bow stop keeps it from going forward. All the chains, turnbuckles and straps won't help much because they all pull forward and become looser as the boat moves forward while slowing down fast. In a very fast stop the boat needs to move forward several feet for them to become tight again, at that point the boat has so much momentum all these safety devises instantly fail. You need to install a securing device that pulls from the bow eye (or someplace) reward so in an emergency stop they at least have a chance of keeping the boat on the trailer.

 

[Silverbullet555]

Re: ideas for securing bow of boat to trailer

This was a good thread. I am happy with my set up except for the chain. I think I will get a turnbuckle setup like pictured above. I have the bow strap pulling forward. The chain/turnbuckle pulling down and slightly back and a boat buckle pulling down and back. After all of that, my insurance is paid up.

 

[95glas]

Re: ideas for securing bow of boat to trailer

he would must likely have to relocate the spare tire as well... still waiting to turn back from boat buckle how the strap I have is supposed to work..but am 90% sure going with a setup similar to the above post.

 

[ohioriverat]

Re: ideas for securing bow of boat to trailer

Good thread but my problem is the eye is pulling out of the boat, need to fix that before anything else. i will be using straps on the back of boat from now on!!

 

[nlain]

Re: ideas for securing bow of boat to trailer

When my boat is on the trailer the bow eye is pulled up tight to the bow roller on the winch stand, then at this time a chain, I like the turnbuckle idea, going to work on making that change.