safety chain/strap for bow on trailer

Transom tie downs are standard now and the bow strap is designed to hold the bow in place by using the lower roller. The second tie down is required in some states. BCB

Ive started using one since I saw that picture of the bow up into the cab of that truck. I figure prevention is cheaper than the afterthought. Id always wondered why that tiedown under the bow on the trailer wasnt used. I got one of those clamp straps and cut it to fit. It doesnt add any appreciable time in unloading or loading but to me adds additional safety. Being a poor boy, I have a lot invested in my kitty and would love to keep it like it is. LOVE MY CAT Ed 2001 Pantera III 2001 200 HP Merc EFI 25 Trophy Plus”Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by an unscrupulous main- stream media which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”

I had Sherm add a chain on the front of my Cat before I brought it home. Straps have been known to break when pulling out of ramps and such.

I put a safety chain together using snap clips on both ends of the chain and use it every time. It is quick and adds a second level of security in case of a major mishap. Scogtt Callaway

I use a stainless turnbuckle with stainless shackles on long trips, as a safety factor. But where I live it is only 2 miles at 30mph to the launch I use most of the time on the Inter-coastal Canal and I dont use it for that run.