Retractable transom tie-down straps enhance convenience and safety for trailer boaters. Jim Hatch. Preparing a trailer boat for on-road safety while towing to and from a launch ramp calls for securing ...

Avoid the hook-and-ratchet straps sold at auto-parts stores. Ropes: Use 1/4-inch nylon "parachute cord" for bow and stern ties. Rope works fine for belly straps as well; use good 3/8-inch line and ...

The Cartman Lashing Straps Cargo Tie-Down Strap are 1” x 12” in size and have a working load capacity of 200 pounds and a maximum break strength reaching up to 600 pounds.

If you’ve ever had to awkwardly tie a mattress, kayak, or anything else to the top of your car, you know what it’s like to wish you had a secure place to tie the thing down on your car.