BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Down 2 to 43 inch Pair
BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Down 2 to 43 inch Pair — Product description
The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Down (pair, F08893) is the no-fuss, one-handed transom strap system that stays mounted to the trailer permanently. Push the button, pull the strap to the transom eye, click. 2,500 pounds of break strength per strap, the Sur-Grip rubber-coated handle for cold-morning grip, and the dual release lever for one-touch web release when you're ready to launch.
The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Down (part F08893, sold as a pair) is the permanent-mount retractable transom strap system that takes the fight out of strapping the boat down. Push the release, pull the webbing out to your transom tie-down eye, hook on, and the auto-retracting mechanism takes up slack and locks. No loose straps to tangle, no buckles to lose in the truck bed, no climbing over the gunwale to fish a strap end out of the bilge.
What makes the G2 different from a standard transom strap. The strap retracts back into the housing when not in use, the way a seatbelt does. Mount the housings permanently to the trailer near the transom, and the straps are always there, always tidy, always ready to deploy. When you arrive at the ramp, you press the dual-release lever for one-touch web release, the strap retracts into the housing, and you can launch without having to coil straps and stash them in the trailer toolbox.
The Sur-Grip rubber-coated handle is the detail that matters when you're rigging the boat at 5 AM in the rain. Bare metal or hard plastic handles are slippery when wet and miserable when cold. The rubber coating gives you firm grip in any weather and saves your fingers from scraped knuckles when the handle slips off a transom eye.
One-handed operation is real on the G2. Press the release with your thumb, pull the strap to the eye with the same hand, hook on, and let go. The mechanism takes up the slack on its own. You don't need a second hand to hold the strap taut while you tighten a buckle. Loading and securing the boat by yourself goes from a 10-minute fight to a 30-second routine.
2,500 pounds of break strength per strap (5,000 pounds combined for the pair) with an 833-pound safe working load per strap is the right rating for the typical aluminum-hull and fiberglass trailer boat through about 24 feet. For heavier offshore boats or for tournament-grade tie-downs, step up to higher-rated transom straps. For most recreational trailer boats, the G2 pair is more than enough.
The retractable webbing length covers 2 inches up to 43 inches, which fits virtually every typical transom-to-trailer eye geometry. Permanent mount via through-bolts to the trailer rail puts the housing where you want it. Adapts to virtually any mounting angle so it works on V-trim trailers, flat trailers, and pontoon trailer setups.
What's in the box. Two G2 retractable transom tie-down assemblies (housing plus retractable strap plus stainless hook plus mounting hardware) and the install instructions. Mount, hook, go.
Key Features
- Retractable transom strap with auto-take-up: pull, hook, release, the strap tensions itself
- One-touch web release via dual release lever for fast deploy and stow
- Sur-Grip rubber-coated handle for firm grip in cold or wet conditions
- 2,500 pounds break strength per strap (5,000 lb combined per pair)
- 833 pounds safe working load per strap
- 2 to 43 inches usable strap length, fits virtually any transom-to-trailer geometry
- Permanent trailer mount, no straps to coil or store between trips
- Adapts to virtually any mounting angle (V-trim, flat, and other trailer configurations)
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized BoatBuckle reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Down 2 to 43 inch Pair |
|---|---|
| Brand | BoatBuckle |
| Manufacturer Part Number | F08893 |
| UPC | 079111063624 |
| Type | Retractable Transom Tie-Down |
| Quantity per Pack | 2 (Pair) |
| Strap Length Range | 2 to 43 inches |
| Break Strength (each) | 2,500 lb |
| Break Strength (pair) | 5,000 lb |
| Safe Working Load (each) | 833 lb |
| Handle | Sur-Grip rubber-coated |
| Release Mechanism | Dual release lever, one-touch web release |
| Operation | One-handed |
| Mounting | Permanent trailer mount, through-bolt |
| Mounting Angle | Adapts to virtually any angle |
| Hook Material | Stainless |
| Weight | 4.25 lb (pair) |
| Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 15.00 x 10.00 x 7.00 inches |
Frequently asked questions
Are these strong enough for my boat?
For typical aluminum and fiberglass trailer boats up to about 24 feet, the 2,500-pound break strength per strap (5,000 combined for the pair) is plenty. For heavier offshore boats or tournament-grade applications, step up to higher-rated transom straps. The pair is rated for 833 pounds safe working load per strap.
How do I mount them to the trailer?
Through-bolt the housing to the trailer rail near the transom. The mounting hardware is included. Pick a location that lets the strap deploy at a natural angle to your transom tie-down eye, the unit adapts to most mounting angles. Once mounted, the housing stays on the trailer permanently.
How do I release them at the ramp?
Press the dual-release lever with your thumb. The mechanism releases the strap, you unhook from the transom eye, and the strap auto-retracts back into the housing. Takes about two seconds per side.
Can I use them on a saltwater trailer?
Yes. The hooks are stainless and the housing is built for marine trailer use. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater dunking like you would any other trailer hardware.
What length transom strap do they replace?
They cover 2 to 43 inches of usable length, which fits virtually any transom-to-trailer eye geometry. If your old straps are in the 2- to 4-foot range, the G2 pair replaces them directly.
What's in the box?
Two G2 retractable transom tie-down assemblies (housing, retractable strap, stainless hook, mounting hardware) and the install instructions. Mount, hook, go.
