Originally Posted by NJThumper
(Post 2462079)
I use a 3'' strap from one side of my trialer over the rear hatch to the other. It'r a ratcheting strap and gets it nice and snug.
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I have not had a problem so far. Longest I tow is about 65 miles, usually much shorter. You could probably use rubber/foam pads under points of contact. I do snug it down pretty tight.
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try lowering the tabs so that they are not in the way....just remember to raise the tabs before you launch the boat......works for me.
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Originally Posted by nordic95
(Post 2461888)
WOW that really sucksssss..What hit you??What gave on the drive that alowed it to twist like that?That is my worst fear is some one running into the rear of the boat while Im towing around town.
Nordic95 Anyhow the drive had a broken gimbal ring, a broken helmet (helmut? I have seen it spelled both ways) and a broken skeg. Other than that and the trailer, we had no other damage. With the force of the impact, I just knew that whoever hit us was dead, but she had no injuries. The bad part of the whole thing is that the boat and trailer were only 2 months old. All I can say is thank goodness for the drive guard and that I will have one on every trailer from here on out. It probably saved her life and it certainly saved us a lot of damage. |
Originally Posted by Hot Duck
(Post 2463603)
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Anyhow the drive had a broken gimbal ring, a broken helmet (helmut? I have seen it spelled both ways) and a broken skeg. ... |
Holy $hit Will!!! Thats Crazy $hit there:eek:
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Hey Will, Does my avatar look familiar?:D
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 2463621)
Will, do you think a VI drive would have held up better? :D :D Let's ask GLH. :hitfan:
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I have a similar situation tying down my boat
with the K-tabs in the way , sort of. I just let the strap going on the side of the tab . Never had a problem with it .The strap could also be put in the gap between the transom plate and tab . http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/IMG_2615%20copy.jpg http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/mirage257.4.jpg |
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