Why use tie downs ?

alpha · 23 June 2011, 14:25

Newbie question : do I really need to bother with tie down straps or is this guy just overdoing It with the brakes ?

ashbypower · 23 June 2011, 14:35

Tie Downs only when boat is ON the trailer !! LoL the guy has left the trailer empty to pick up another boat, saves fuel carrying two !!

kerny · 23 June 2011, 14:40

I thought that's what pick up trucks are for

benc · 23 June 2011, 15:47

It is just me or is the draw bar bent badly ?

Nos4r2 · 23 June 2011, 20:13

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Originally Posted by benc

It is just me or is the draw bar bent badly ?

That'll be where the boat was winched up against it. The winch post has bent enough to let the boat go forwards, then sprung partially back to shape.

Erin · 23 June 2011, 20:26

They must build those traffic light poles strong if it brought a truck and a boat to a complete stop like that.

Simon B · 23 June 2011, 21:26

I think a front shot would show some crumpling! Lucky the boat did not simply clear the cab and occupants away.