Formula Tiedowns for Trailering
 

Need help PLEASE! I bought a 292 two months ago. Wrong trailer - long story. Dealer now ordered a MYCO for me- Excellent. The problem is that with both trailers I couldn't tie the back of the boat down because of the trim tabs! I'm sure most of you have had a similar problem. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Rick

You really don't need tie downs, most of our customers don't use them at all. The custom bunks keep the boat from shifting and the weight of the boat keeps it from bouncing

Same problem with my 280SS and I don't use tie downs. As long as you stay out of the ditches the weight of the boat should keep it on the trailer.

I never use tie downs on my 1999 271, really no need for them.

Magic float,
Soory but I also have new 292 with loadrite bunk tandem special order for the boat and my boat shifted at only 40 mph ugly highway on route 9 new jersey.Golden I bought ratchet straps 5' and side stepped the bennets on the transom. Never thought the boat would shift but sure enough it did!

For those that think they don't need to tie the stern down, look at the inside back cover of this months Extreme Boats magazine.
Take a close look at the bow and you'll see what's left of the winch line.

I don't go down the road unless it's tied down fore and aft.

I chain mine down on the bow only. You could always run a strap over the boat and attach it to the side of the trailer.

Ok boys , here's the real scoop! TIE EM DOWN.
Did you ever go over rough RR tracks? Next time watch the trailer bounce between the boat and the springs. The boat doesn't have to shift like Donzilla to cause damage. Just bounce 1 or 2 inches and slam back down on your bunks can cause cracks over a period of time. Rollers are even worse , since the weight is concentrated on an even smaller area.
I know a guy who lost his 272 to the highway:eek: Think beaching a boat is bad? Try asphalt:eek: Plus snapped a drive off like a pretzel.
To minimize damage trailering , keep the boat and trailer together.
This works for me

And you heard this from someone who doesn't wear seatbelts:rolleyes:Maybe I should listen to myself:(

I would think you guys would slow down a little when driving on rough roads or crossing railroad tracks. If you have the correct trailer for the boat you shouldn't have any problems. If you're bouncing around a 5000-7000 pound boat then apparently you don't care about your boat.

Tiedowns are pretty cheap and I've yet to see one of those "Boat on the pavement" pics with straps hanging off the back. You don't need them for your ordinary uneventful trip to the launch, just like you don't need seat belts or an airbag. It's only when you need those things that you really need them. You also might want to check your local laws about tying down your trailered boat. If you lose it off the side in an emergency, your insurance might leave you high and dry if you're towing an unsecured load, and you could be leaving yourself open to a lawsuit. BTW, I hooked mine the same as Mopower with my 272. It was no problem with K-planes, but I think you guys might be talking bennetts...