Retractable Tie-Downs

[nbkirsch]

I want to convert to retractable tie-downs. I have tabs at the bottom of the trailer. Can I install the tie-downs on the tabs? Any advice?

BrunoK

Here's picture of the tie-downs...


Modified by nbkirsch at 4:30 AM 9/8/2006

[OKDan]

I got tired of having to put my tie-downs in my truck everytime I went to the lake and bought a set of retractable tie-downs. I simply bolted them to the tabs on my trailer....took about 10 minutes. They have worked great ever since.

[Pat Cella]

I was going to bolt mine to the tabs, but I just did not like the way it was going to look. I am sure that it would work just fine. I just drilled some holes in my trailer and mounted them flat, like they come on most new trailers.
I got the Boatbuckle brand and have been very pleased with them.

[AlanW]

I would also like to change over to the retractable tie-downs...BUT...

I wonder how well they will still work a year from now after being dunked in the often muddy & sandy water of the Arkansas River, and catching all that mud & sand kicked up by the prop wash from trailering???
Any experiences on this question?
Thanks

[hooknladder]

I went to the retractable tie-downs a couple years ago. All you have to do is lube them a little every now and then. Like when you add a shot of grease to your bearing buddies or when you fill you oil tank or something. I just bought the Rod Saver brand. They were a lot cheaper.

[Pat Cella]

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I have not had mine long enough to say, but I can say that if I fish at least once per week and if I had to replace them every year I would rather than go back to the other type of hold downs. They really save a lot of time and trouble.

[OKDan]

Have had mine on my trailer now for over 2 years with no problem & I go to the lake and/or river a lot. I haven't even had to put any lube on them yet. They are made by BoatBuckle.

My fishing buddy has a 216 and his trailer came with them. He fishes more than I do, has to lube them occasionally and they are now close to 6 years old.

[nbkirsch]

Everyone,

Thanks for the information... I am going to mount them to my tabs... I am having corrosion problems on that part of my trailer so I don't think that I need to drill any holes.

BrunoK

[motomania]

Hooknladder, where'd you get your Rod Saver brand ones at? Do you recall what you paid for them?
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I looked for an online retailer, but can't seem to find one that sells the Rod Saver ones.
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I found a pair of no-name retractable tie-downs at Wal-Mart for $45, but I'm concerned that saving a little money now, might just lead to headaches in the future.
(Anybody try the no-name Wal-Mart ones?)

[Backlash Ar]

motoman....here ya go!

http://www.rodsaver.com/04_transom2/R2TTD3.html

[hooknladder]

I bought them at Wal-Mart. I think they were about $45.00 for the pair.

[hooknladder]

Thanks Larry,
It looks great.

[motomania]

mmmmm......yummy! Thanks Backlash Ar.
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-The ones at our Yall-Mart are just some no-name knock off for that price. I'd feel a bit better buying the Rod Saver or the Boatbuckle brand for a bit more.
-Maybe I'll just keep trying the other Yall-Marts in the area.
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Thanks for the reply's.

[hooknladder]

Hey Backlash,
I can't find the rodsavers listed at our wally world either. I did find them on Basspro for $49.99.
Here's the link.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet...rowse

[Backlash Ar]

Dennis...Here's another type. I have these on my rig.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet...SSELL

[hooknladder]

Hi Larry,
Sorry about that. i meant that to motoman. boat buckles are probably a little better than the rod savers as they cost a little more. Thanks again for the signature. It is awesome. Now I am somebody.

[motomania]

-Not to keep churning this thread up.
-But, I went to a different local Wal-Mart and the retractable tie downs this particular store carries, 'ARE' the Rod Saver brand, for $44.99.
-They just don't have the rubber 'gripper' things on the handle that say Rod Saver. But the packaging is Rod Saver.
-I guess it just depends on the store ?

[hooknladder]

Those are the same as mine.

[motomania]

-It's me again, churning up this old thread.
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I bought the Rod Saver brand retractable tie downs from Yall-Mart for $45.00. THEY ROCK! I wished I would've bought them sooner. And if you need the 'L' brackets, Rod Saver gives you a # to call, and all you pay is a few bucks for shipping; and they send them right out. I had mine in a couple days.
-The best $45.00 I've spent in a long time.

[Backlash Ar]

Doug...Glad to hear that everything turned out for you. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together and it turns out just the way you wanted it too.