Bow Eye Tension when NOT in Use....

[broncotw]

I have been told from others (and a few dealerships) that when the boat is not being towed and sitting on the trailer to loosen the tension from the strap from the winch to the bow eye -- thus relieving the constant tension on the bow eye....

I have gotten into the habit of doing this for both of my boats....

I was curious if any others members also do this?

[mzimme]

I did when I put it away for the winter. Not when I used it every weekend though.

[MattsCraft]

Always, know one ever told me to do so, just seemed like a good idea. Just remember to tighten back up when you hook up the trailer to the truck

[jhall0711]

I always take the tension off the bow eye when I put it away after use. Just a habit I picked up as well. I also take the tension off my transom straps as well.

[Forrest-X45]

I do as well. Loosen the bow strap and transom straps if not being towed. Just seemed logical to me.

[gts-20]

My father told me about this 36 years ago with our first boat, a 1977 Wellcraft. I was 5 years old. Lol! Been doing it ever since.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Makes sense. Anyone have a failsafe to keep from hitting the road with the boat unsecured like most of us do with our plugs?

[mzimme]

Originally Posted by thatsmrmastercraft

Makes sense. Anyone have a failsafe to keep from hitting the road with the boat unsecured like most of us do with our plugs?

Put a wheel chock in front of your trailer tire.

[jhall0711]

Originally Posted by thatsmrmastercraft

Makes sense. Anyone have a failsafe to keep from hitting the road with the boat unsecured like most of us do with our plugs?

Not failsafe, but it is the next things i do after hooking up trailer... Ball latch, chains, lights, straps.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by mzimme

Put a wheel chock in front of your trailer tire.

Thanks Mike.