Retractable Transom Tie-Down

[JeffA]

my 285 came with the standard removable transom straps, i want to buy the boatbuckle retractable ones, do i need to buy the Universal mounting bracket kit for them too?

[jdoughty]

Jeff, I didn't buy the "universal" brackets for my single axle trailer. Just bolted the ratchet ones right on the frame.

[JeffA]

awesome, thanks..

[currituckbasser]

Jeff, the tie down points on my trailer were inline w/ the frame rails & I had to use the mount bracket to turn them so they were inline w/ the transom, if that makes since. I didn't purchase the mount bracket, I made my own from a piece of 2x2x.250 2" long angle iron. I drilled a hole in each side, mounted it on the trailer then bolted the tie downs to them. I would purchase the Imco units over the Rod Saver brand. The retract spring broke on 1 of the Rod Saver brand not long after I installed them.

[JeffA]

the tie down points on my trailer are not inline, but angled a bit in towards the transom.

[currituckbasser]

I noticed that on another post that had a pic of newer Stratos on the trailer. They should work well on your trailer w/o brackets.

[MBragg8]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by JeffA &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">the tie down points on my trailer are not inline, but angled a bit in towards the transom.</td></tr></table>

Nothing a adjustabe wrench and a little bending on the bracket wont take care of. Did it to mine, works like a charm.
Just be careful not to break the paint at the weld, if so, hit it with some paint to avoid any rust issues.

[JeffA]

i got them on already, the angle isn't bad at all.
thanks for all the info.

[stratos284]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by MBragg8 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Nothing a adjustabe wrench and a little bending on the bracket wont take care of. Did it to mine, works like a charm.
Just be careful not to break the paint at the weld, if so, hit it with some paint to avoid any rust issues. </td></tr></table>
+1

[Dan21XRS]

One of the best inventions for a trailer in the last 25 years... Dan

[JeffA]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Dan200xl &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">One of the best inventions for a trailer in the last 25 years... Dan</td></tr></table>agreed..