BoatBuckle Retractable Tie-Down System

Thank you for your question. The BoatBuckle Retractable Tie-Down System will fit a Tracker 174 TXW trailer. The self-storing strap that extends to a full 44".

Specs F08893 Standard 5000 lb. Length up to 43″ Maximum load strength (break strength): 2,500 lbs./ea Safe working load limit SWL: 833 lbs./ea F14256 Stainless Steel Length up to 43″ Maximum load strength (break strength): 1,500 lbs./ea Safe working load limit SWL: 500 lbs./ea When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle Retractable Tie-Down Strap you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. For example, if your boat weighs 4,000 lbs and your trailer weighs 2,000 lbs, you will want to choose a tie-down strap with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the trailer. This ensures that the boat does not jump off of the trailer if you run over bumps or potholes. You could always go with straps that have greater break strengths, but if you are in a severe accident, very few straps could handle the forces that are created when the boat tries to leave the trailer, especially with bigger and heavier boats. Thanks

i put a hook bolt through my transom so just hook tie down on boat then trailer frame

Thank you for your inquiry. This installs to your boat trailer with a bolt, nut and washer. Then the strap just retracts back into the crank when not in use.

Of course it would work... But, I wouldn't rely on them to hold the boat down at the transom. A 38' boat is too heavy for boatbuckles. You could use them but your boat would be at risk not to mention you probably would be in violation of state law concerning trailering your boat dependant on your states regulations.

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Buy the Stainless Steel set, they cost more than the standard set, but I got 10 years out of the Stainless Steel .