BoatBuckle Transom Tie-Downs: Retractable, Kwik-Lok & Cam

BoatBuckle transom straps connect the stern of a trailered boat to suitable trailer anchors. Compare their buckle designs before purchasing: bolt-on retractable ratchets, manual Kwik-Lok straps and a separate cam-buckle style have different reach and load ratings.

Three ways to secure the transom

Retractable ratchetsF08893 uses a 2-inch web reaching up to 43 inches. F106877 is a smaller 1-inch web unit reaching up to 72 inches. Both are designed for suitable trailer mounting.
Kwik-Lok strapsF13109–F13112 have a 400 lb SWL per strap; stainless-hardware F12613 and F12065–F12067 have a separate 333 lb SWL rating.
Cam buckleF05851 has a 1-inch × 5½-foot web and a 400 lb SWL. It is a hand-adjusted transom/utility strap rather than a retractable ratchet.

BoatBuckle transom strap dimensions and ratings

IMMI calls F13109–F13112 Kwik-Lok and F12613/F12065–F12067 Stainless Steel Kwik-Lok. These are not the same mechanism as the retractable ratchet units.

MPN Style Web size SWL each Break strength
F08893 G2 retractable ratchet 2 in × up to 43 in 833 lb 2,500 lb
F106877 Mini retractable ratchet 1 in × up to 72 in 466 lb 1,400 lb
F05851 Cam buckle 1 in × 5½ ft 400 lb 1,200 lb
F13109 Kwik-Lok 1 in × 4 ft 400 lb 1,200 lb
F13110 Kwik-Lok 2 in × 2 ft 400 lb 1,200 lb
F13111 Kwik-Lok 2 in × 4 ft 400 lb 1,200 lb
F13112 Kwik-Lok 2 in × 6 ft 400 lb 1,200 lb
F12613 Stainless Kwik-Lok 1 in × 3½ ft 333 lb 1,000 lb
F12065 Stainless Kwik-Lok 2 in × 2 ft 333 lb 1,000 lb
F12066 Stainless Kwik-Lok 2 in × 4 ft 333 lb 1,000 lb
F12067 Stainless Kwik-Lok 2 in × 6 ft 333 lb 1,000 lb
Working load versus breaking strength: The safe working load (SWL) shown is IMMI's rating for each strap, not the complete trailer securement system. Never substitute the larger breaking-strength number for a working-load rating; confirm the boat, trailer and anchor-point requirements.

Choosing the right size and fitting

  1. Measure the path from the transom eye to a suitable trailer anchor, with room for tensioning and release.
  2. Check whether the trailer has a suitable mounting location for a retractable unit or needs a removable manual strap.
  3. Match the exact strap width and SWL: the 333 lb stainless Kwik-Lok range does not have the same rating as the 400 lb regular models.
  4. Check the hook arrangement and contact points; avoid sharp edges, wear, bent hooks and damaged buckles.
  5. Follow the boat and trailer manufacturers' complete securement instructions. Transom straps do not replace a properly secured bow or winch connection.

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Related boat-trailer hardware

Transom straps hold the boat to its trailer; an outboard support serves a different purpose. See our Attwood transom-saver guide for that separate system.

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