Roller trailer question for the brain trust.

[hardee]

Boris said:

[ssobol]

I have a tie down strap that goes from the bow eye vertically down to the trailer frame (in addition to the winch strap and the safety chain). This keeps the bow from bouncing up and down when towing.

One advantage of bunk trailers is that you can undo all the straps and still back the boat down the ramp without it sliding off the trailer. Makes launching easier.

I lost a RIB once because the winch strap broke. The boat blew over and the transom straps let me drag it bottom up down the road for a bit until I could stop.

[Kushtaka]

I don't trailer my CD22 very far or very fast. I do trailer flat bottom jet boats all over, on and off road. I launch and recover where there are no ramps.

With that in mind, I can offer this insight:

1. Straps straps straps. Of you have tow eyes on your transom that's the best thing to use. Cleats aren't great for this and can break off when used for such applications, but may be all you have. If so, consider adding tow eyes. If you are having issues, strap your transom down with four straps, two attached to the same side as the tow eye, and two crossing in an X like Foggy said, from the tow eye on one side to the trailer on the other. Make the straps tight, and use straps that are made for boats, and large enough for the load.

2. Throw a strap over the gunnel, and under the trailer frame in addition to the straps on the transom.

3. You can do a lot by adding a strap from the bow eye to the trailer frame, straight down or even slightly aft of the bow eye. It may seem counter intuitive, but a more secure bow will make a difference at the stern.

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[Foggy]

I use Snappin Turtle (www.snappinturtle.com) ratchet super strong and wide
red trailer straps to secure my important stuff when I'm on the move.
They're awesome and gently priced.
Check'em out.

Aye.