BoatBuckle Mini - Ratcheting Transom Tie Down Straps Install

[@pwolfpapaw8474]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this. The way you attached these makes them less visible reducing the chance of someone stealing them.

[@justjimtime1672]

I hadn’t thought of that. Bonus

[@ernieacosta7472]

Hey man I really appreciate your video I just picked up a classic xl last week and I have done a few mods and this one I’ve been wanting to do!!! Keep them coming

[@justjimtime1672]

Congrats on the new boat.

[@nachogtz3512]

Great videos! On the buckles, the trailer lights are adjustable, you can move them side to side to allow for buckle to completely close and lock without having to bend the brackets.

[@justjimtime1672]

Im not sure I follow. mine do not appear to be adjustable in any way

[@justjimtime1672]

I just took them apart. Not movable

[@nachogtz3512]

Unless the trailers changed, mine has two screws that secure the taillights to the trailer. You simply loosen the screws to adjust them. The trailer lights can be adjusted. I moved my driver side one to the left so I could lock the buckle without hitting the light.

[@justjimtime1672]

@@nachogtz3512 the screws go threw a single hole in the trailer. I loosened them to see if the light would slide. Mine would not. Maybe they did change it. I was thinking it might look bad if they did slide because the trailer provides the back of the light. If I slid the light out, half of the light back would be exposed and unprotected.

[@nachogtz3512]

I guess they did change it, mine has two screws that I loosened and it allowed me to move the light about 1/4 inch to the left which allowed the buckle to clamp down. Makes it really easy and fast to secure the boat in and out of the water.

[@JoeCraney]

Jim - BoatBuckle makes a universal mounting bracket. The item number F14254. Tight lines!

[@kenburk7732]

Thanks just got mine wasn't quite sure about hole as well. Think I'm going same route backwards for the win.

[@justjimtime1672]

its been working good for me so far. I will say I have to crank them down harder than I would have thought or the boat slides side to side on every turn after the Bunks are wet.

[@HookEmHeavy707]

I have the same boat, same straps and i simply just unbolted the lights.. move them a notch toward the outside. Straps clear the lights, lights are still inside the trailers wheel well.

[@justjimtime1672]

they changed the trailer. My trailer has metal welded frame that the lights attach to. the metal frame that runs on the inside of the lights is not movable and neither are my lights although it wouldn't matter if they were with the metal trailer frame housing the light being immovable. Ive looked into this before when someone else suggested it. they changed it at some point and it is no longer possible to do what you suggest. if you watch the video perhaps you'll see they are different.

[@clintburt9821]

Just subscribed didn't realize you were so close to my neck of the woods. Just north of the border from ya cant wait to see more videos

[@justjimtime1672]

I envy What you pay for your Wisconsin license, compared to what I pay for it. Can't wait till Spring! Maybe I'll see you out there

[@clintburt9821]

@@justjimtime1672 going out to lake george lake como and camp lake this year for sure. Itchen to rip some lips

[@justjimtime1672]

@@clintburt9821 I keep driving right by Camp Lake thinking I have to try that soon. I like Sterling, Eagle and Brown. Actually I always do horrible in Brown but I like the launch.

[@clintburt9821]

@@justjimtime1672 camp is really nice real long channel for panfish and bass and a bunch of turtles

[@Maggmin1]

Are the bolts long enough to put a spacer to bring the housing forward to allow the latch go down? Or even if you could, would the housing rub against the light?

[@justjimtime1672]

The bolt could be long enough for a small spacer but Im not sure if it would help with the clearance.

[@Maggmin1]

@@justjimtime1672 Thanks was just a thought. Have feeling the housing would be too wide for the light.

[@howtodoelectrical200]

Very helpful thank you sir

[@mp5kfisher241]

Been wanting to get these but heard they get stolen off the trailer at the lake.

[@tbrown737]

About to buy these later today for my boat 🤙🏼

[@justjimtime1672]

good deal. Ive had no issues

[@Andrew-mr2dw]

Will these fit on a jet ski trailer?

[@joebassboss8039]

Do you think having them mounted backwards will collect dirt and road grime . Especially when the road is wet. I installed the forward but bent the tab so it's not hitting the trailer light. Thanks for the good tips

[@peterkennedy5596]

MRS D I didn't think of that. Good point.

[@justjimtime1672]

Im not really sure. I'll have to keep an eye on it. On the bright side they should get a good rinsing after the drive.

[@justjimtime1672]

I took a closer look and the crossbar that the transom saver attached to blocks it pretty good. I dont think it will be an issue

[@competitivecombatsports9345]

Just slightly bend mounting plate inward toward transom then bolt in ratchet handle and you’ll be clear of taillights

[@TravisG88]

Great video! I bought a set of them over the winter for my XL but haven’t installed them yet. I found the regular sized Boat Buckles on sale so that’s what I bought, not the minis. Thinking they’ll fit on alright backwards like you did. Hoping so at least!

[@justjimtime1672]

I would think they will fit fine.

[@dwaineesch1344]

I have a question about the mounting hole on the ratchet. If you use the upper hole, would the ratchet housing clear the light? I just purchased my G3 mini from BP. I will try the upper mounting hole and let you know if I have the clearance. Oh, by the way, I have a Bass Tracker Pro 170.

[@justjimtime1672]

Its been awhile but there was no way to mount it forward on my model boat. I also found out that some people with the same model boat had a slightly different trailer design that allowed it to be mounted properly with little adjustment

[@dwaineesch1344]

I installed my G3 Mini on my trailer. I ended up using a small hammer to bend the mounting brackets slightly to allow for clearance of the ratchet handle.

[@bidkid2020]

Great video thank you very much

[@justjimtime1672]

Anytiime

[@rockyraab8290]

I think I'd just bend the bracket in a bit. My Classic is on order, and that's what I'll do.

[@justjimtime1672]

Thats an option. Some have had a hard time bending it, but I know guys that have done it. what ever works for you. Good Luck

[@dsmith2858]

Rocky, did you have any luck bending the bracket?

[@rockyraab8290]

@@dsmith2858 Just got the boat last week - four months early - and haven't done a thing to it yet.

[@dsmith2858]

@@rockyraab8290 congratulations! Keep me posted, pick mine up 23 Dec.

[@jonmartin6451]

I love the idea of ease of use for some things! But keeping in mind that tie down straps are designed to keep your boat from bouncing on the bunk during transport and not to keep it tied down during an traffic collision I don’t see the benefit of spending the extra cash.

[@justjimtime1672]

I did not personally buy them for any added tie down capabilities. I simply want something that stays attached to the trailer so I have one less thing to store and go get. Worth it for me.

[@jonmartin6451]

@@justjimtime1672 I understand that, I’ve left enough on the ramp in my days😉

[@htxfish8651]

Is the mini enough strength for ur boat? How much does ur boat weigh? Ty

[@justjimtime1672]

works good. boat package is 1700 pounds mini straps are 1400 each

[@peterkennedy5596]

I'm enjoying your channel. I'm looking to get a tracker bass boat just not sure what one yet. Have you gotten your boat on the water yet? Keep up the good work !

[@justjimtime1672]

I have not been able to use it yet. Looking forward to it. All these videos and none doing what it was made to do! Cant wait.Good luck choosing. Hope you get one soon.

[@upthecreekyt]

I'm going through watching your videos. You have some really great content. Are you planning on doing an on-water performance of the terrova you installed? I'm looking at purchasing the same one for my 175tf. Subscribed. 👍

[@justjimtime1672]

Thanks. I definitely can. Ive been kinda busy and haven't gotten out much. I hope thats about to change. Hopefully I'll get out this week. I'll try to get a video together of it. I have some footage of using it from a few weeks ago but I didn't really think it was worthy of uploading. Maybe I'll take a second look at it.

[@upthecreekyt]

@@justjimtime1672 That'd be great. I'm also curious about trailering. What I mean by that is how much does the head bounce around? Hope you have time to do some fishing.

[@justjimtime1672]

@@upthecreekyt The head bounces around a lot. I would seriously recommend a stabilizer. So many people post on facebook showing the bow weld cracked open which many say is from the head bouncing both while trailering and on rough water. Ive found some stabilizers I'm interested in but currently I'm using a cheap method. I took a cylindrical card board shipping container that a fishing rod was shipped to me in and cut it to fit with a slot cut in one end that the trolling motor shaft sits in near the head. The weight of the trolling motor keeps it in place while trailering or on the water. You could achieve the same thing with a short section of 3 inch PVC pipe. I'lll put something in the video if I havent already.

[@KelShep07]

I had to attach mine backwards as well. Any issues with that location? Thanks for the info.

[@justjimtime1672]

None so far, from being backwards. Though I did have the boat slide back and forth on turns last time I went out on the way home after the bunks were wet as others have brought up. Im going to really crank it down next time!

[@KelShep07]

@@justjimtime1672 Thanks for the reply. I ended up ordering one of those brackets so I can mount them the other way around. But for now, backwards will have to do!

[@dash7man]

Excellent. I’ve had these for awhile and have been procrastinating putting them on because I didn’t want to bend that bracket.

[@scottscaneh]

I can see you replacing a light

[@justjimtime1672]

Not sure what you mean? No issues

[@rossevans1774]

Take that trailer to a workshop and cut off that useless bent mounting bracket. Then get a solid bracket professionally welded on to the trailer that perfectly fits the ratchet strap housing.