Ratchet Straps

[Classychic]

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend where I could buy a heavy duty ratchet strap to secure our boat to the trailer?

We need a 4m length but I'm not quite sure how wide it needs to be or what kg rating it should be.

We have a 4.2m Quintrex Fishabout.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Classychic

[Marlin_Mike]

Alot of cheap ones around that rust up very quickly. I have 75mm wide straps on my 5.1 allycraft c/console

[Classychic]

Alot of cheap ones around that rust up very quickly. I have 75mm wide straps on my 5.1 allycraft c/console

Thanks Mike - where did you get them from?

[Blackened]

G'day

Mikes right about alot of cheap ones around.

I picked up a twin pack from bunnings a while ago, the webbing is furo. They're verry good and good quality, about $26 by memory.

Supercheap have them also.

Dave

[juju]

Bias have the good stainless ones 25mm x 4.3 mt $31,....50 mm x 6 mt $69.95.....wothe every cent, the cheap stuff up in no time better to buy quailty once

[Marlin_Mike]

the ones juju mentioned below are tops......... spend the extra and buy them, and go for the 50mm minimum

Mike

[Classychic]

Thanks guys - I really appreciate your help!

[tunaticer]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-x-50mm-Ratchet-TIE-DOWN-STRAP-9m-SEMI-TRAILER-UTE-NEW_W0QQitemZ250124378015QQihZ015QQcategoryZ109602 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jack

[Flex]

Remember to wrap em up on something really soft and cushy when you got em tight around your boat. Or they will chew into your hull big time

[Classychic]

So many things to remember to do! Thanks Flex, that is most helpful.

[Kleyny]

I got mine from super cheap its been on my boat for roughly 8 months with no rust present. I hade to wrap the ratchit part in cloth as it rubbed on my hull first trip out. Once i had the idea on how much strap i needed i cut the rest off and burnt the edges to stop the frays.
Mine cost roughly $45

neil

[Wahoo]

Bias have the good stainless ones 25mm x 4.3 mt $31,....50 mm x 6 mt $69.95.....wothe every cent, the cheap stuff up in no time better to buy quailty once

i use the 50mm one, but i paid $75
but did you find the way the hook is, on the rattchet side, is facing :-/

Daz

[finga]

As a sideline be careful not to tighten the strap too tight as they can pull the sides of the boat in quite easily.