This is working out very well. It is so easy to put on and take off. Fasten the rear tie downs first, then this big guy tigtens both ends down tight (by pulling the front down, back up)and front end tight to both the bow stop and the front keel roller. You can just twist the shaft by hand until tight, then a crank or two on the handle. This is the ultimate turnbuckle. The item I used is called an SCC Quikbinder. I got mine at Tarpstop.com for 34.50 + ship. I'm sure it is avail. elsewhere. WL is 7100#.(35,500# avg. break) I think at that point it is probably stronger than the bow eye. I cut off the bottom hook with an angle grinder (wouldn't want this thing bouncing down the highway) Have gained enough confidence to consider adding the powerwinch 912 back on.

This is working out very well. It is so easy to put on and take off. Fasten the rear tie downs first, then this big guy tigtens both ends down tight (by pulling the front down, back up)and front end tight to both the bow stop and the front keel roller. You can just twist the shaft by hand until tight, then a crank or two on the handle. This is the ultimate turnbuckle. The item I used is called an SCC Quikbinder. I got mine at Tarpstop.com for 34.50 + ship. I'm sure it is avail. elsewhere. WL is 7100#.(35,500# avg. break) I think at that point it is probably stronger than the bow eye. I cut off the bottom hook with an angle grinder (wouldn't want this thing bouncing down the highway) Have gained enough confidence to consider adding the powerwinch 912 back on.