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San Chan 10-07-2008, 08:27 PM Which one you prefer? What are the Pros and Cons on one over the other? If you use the Gunwale Tie-Down, do you have to use the Bow Tie-Down? Using on a 16ft Lund/........................ Thank you rebs 10-08-2008, 05:50 AM I am not sure there is much difference in using transom or gunwale tie downs but I would always still use the bow tie down KP 10-08-2008, 09:39 AM I went to a transome tie down from a gunwale because I was concerned about the gunwale strap breaking. With the transome tie down, you have the two separate straps versus the one gunwale. Also I can tighten the transome straps with more force. If I tighten the gunwale strap too much, it looks like it warps the boat a little. Maybe just my imagination. I don't use a bow strap but I do have a safety chain in case the crank strap fails. REG 10-09-2008, 03:41 PM that attach to the trailer (and retract). Fast and easy - slicker than snot. capnlee 10-09-2008, 03:46 PM I also have a 16' Lund. I use Rod Saver brand transom tie downs. 2 1/2 years and they are still in great shape. 2Labs 10-10-2008, 07:16 AM that attach to the trailer (and retract). Fast and easy - slicker than snot. Yup. Me too. I put Boat Buckles on mine 2 years ago. Great move. No messing with straps, the buckles are always there, ratcheting them tight is easy, unhooking them is easy, etc. I would do that again in a heartbeat. T Mac 10-10-2008, 07:58 AM [QUOTE] If you use the Gunwale Tie-Down, do you have to use the Bow Tie-Down? [QUOTE] Yes. But the problem with Gunwale straps (the long straps that go over the top of the gunwales) is that ...in time, they will wear a spot in each gunwale where they touch. They may be fine for a small..simple fishboat (rowboat type) but, I have seen them do significant scarring on larger boats. I'd recommend transom tie downs for your boat San Chan San Chan 10-10-2008, 12:44 PM Thank you ALL for the responds..........I guess I will go with Transom ones than. Phil T 10-13-2008, 11:45 PM My brother-in-law, during his PWT days, had transom straps that came with a plastic shield that protected the strap from wear where it crossed the edge of the boat. No, I don't remember the brand. T Mac 10-17-2008, 01:34 PM My brother-in-law, during his PWT days, had transom straps that came with a plastic shield that protected the strap from wear where it crossed the edge of the boat. No, I don't remember the brand. We sold (and gave away) a ton of those. There are a few brands that have that feature. But, most common is Epco brand. Hot Runr Guy 10-17-2008, 02:26 PM My brother-in-law, during his PWT days, had transom straps that came with a plastic shield that protected the strap from wear where it crossed the edge of the boat. No, I don't remember the brand. like these: http://www.immioutdoors.com/boatbuckle/transom/products_transom_pro.htm HRG | |