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07-19-16, 03:42 PM | #1 |
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Agreed, it's cheap insurance for an almost non-existent problem.
How often do you punch the accelerator while towing your boat? If you inspect the winch strap regularly, it's not going to be a failure point in your tow package. More importantly is to have the tie down straps on the back of the boat/trailer. It's is much more likely you'll have to slam on the brakes while driving down the road. There are many more instances of boat ending up in the back of vehicles because they weren't tied down aft. That winch stand will not keep a boat from crashing forward in the case of a sudden stop. |
07-22-16, 11:01 PM | #2 |
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Gotta agree with that, too. My Nitro came with a second strap that hooks in the eye as well as on the winch but I never used it, Rear tiedowns are mandatory, though.
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07-25-16, 11:57 AM | #3 |
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I have to back step on this for a moment. I was just reminded of an incident one of my friends had a few years back. Nothing really with the "towing" aspect, but the "ramp experience" aspect.
He was in the habit ... if he took someone fishing with him, he'd have them back the trailer down. He'd power load his "Intimidator" series Ranger bass boat ... then sit in it while they pulled him out. One of his guests wasn't so sure, and stopped then went, half way up the ramp. The boat slid off the trailer and then scraped it's way down the ramp. It cost him $2500.00 to get it repaired ... and he tried to get the guest to help with the costs. I don't hook that extra strap to the bow, but I DO make sure I have the winch hooked before I drive up the ramp. |
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