Trailer rachet straps
 

I have an older trailer and use basic straps to tie down the rear of the boat. My friend has factory ratchet straps attached to the rear of the trailer and I thought it was very covenant. I would like to do this to my trailer, but I have heard they don’t last because the ratchets are always being submerged when launching. Any thoughts and suggestions on what straps to use and how to attach them?

I have straps like the one's above. It's soooo nice not having to worry about losing them. This is my third season using them, I spray em down with WD-40 about once a month to keep em working. I guess only time will tell????

I have been using mine for 3 years with no maintenance at all. They are great.

Boat Buckle makes a stainless steal version.

I have been using mine for 6 years and no maintenance. They still work great !

Thanks for the info on Boatbuckle. A little pricy for the SS, but probably worth the money. Looks like it got great reviews too.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...h-box.jhtml.22

Just get the cheaper ones unless you are in salt water. They work just fine.

I've been using the cheaper (non-ss) boat buckles with no problems at all. Most likely, you will just attach them using the holes that you are currently putting the basic straps in.

I have the non SS version. We are in brackish (read salt) water all the time. Once a year or so I shoot mine with PB Blaster or Corrosion Block and they work great. They would start to stick a little on retraction, then I spray them and they work great after the fact! I highly recommend over the standard tie downs!

Oh and that's 3 yrs, not seasons, we ride all year long!