How are the stainless steel (bolt on) ratchet tie downs holding up for the salt water guys? My old cam style straps finally gave up and I would love to bolt on a ratchet style, but don’t want to change it every two years.

Please let me know the brand if you have some that last.

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Posted by Mister Bigfish

Member since Oct 2018

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Posted on 7/5/24 at 8:00 pm to tg9r

I personally don’t like messing with the ratchet ones after going with a friend and they gave me trouble in the parking lot at the ramp.

I just buy the cheap old school ones and replace them every couple years.

I can see the appeal but they just aren’t my preference.

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Posted by Droplinebacker

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 7/5/24 at 8:46 pm to tg9r

If you're talking about the Boat Buckle transom straps, I've been having a set for 5 or 6 years now and they've held up great. Still in great condition. Obviously I've got the stainless steel ones made for salt water.

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Posted by speckledawg

Somewhere Salty

Member since Nov 2016

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Posted on 7/5/24 at 10:31 pm to Droplinebacker

quote:
If you're talking about the Boat Buckle transom straps, I've been having a set for 5 or 6 years now and they've held up great. Still in great condition. Obviously I've got the stainless steel ones made for salt water.

Same. Mine get wet a lot and still look brand new.

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Posted by Antib551

Houma, LA

Member since Dec 2018

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Posted on 7/5/24 at 11:18 pm to speckledawg

Same again. I have the Strappino brand from Amazon in stainless flavor. I think they are 3 or 4 years old. Work perfect

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Posted by TwoFace

Member since Mar 2018

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Posted on 7/6/24 at 7:11 am to tg9r

My trailer has the bolt on transom straps. Bought my boat in 2018 and my straps still work flawlessly. I only fish Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake. I do wash my boat but I don't specifically target rinsing the ratchet straps. They are great.

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