The 4-foot stainless Rod Saver is the in-between size. A foot more reach than the 3′, two feet less than the 6′. If you’re not sure which length your boat and trailer need, this one covers a lot of setups without leaving much extra strap.
The hardware is what makes this a saltwater strap: a stainless steel ratchet and two stainless steel S-hooks, designed for saltwater use.
1″ x 4′ ratchet tie-down, sold in pairs.
Stainless steel ratchet and two stainless S-hooks.
1,200 lb capacity.
How to size it: measure from the tie point on the boat to the anchor on the trailer. Your strap should cover that distance with enough left to get a few wraps on the ratchet. If you’re right at 3 feet, go with this 4′ for some room.
After saltwater runs, rinse the straps and hardware with fresh water and let them dry before you toss them in the truck. Check the webbing every season.
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Common Questions
What length stainless transom strap should I get? Measure from the trailer anchor to the transom eye. This Rod Saver is the middle size at 4 feet. There’s also a 3-foot and a 6-foot, all 1 inch wide with 1,200 lb capacity.
Do stainless steel S-hooks rust? Rod Saver built this strap for saltwater, with a stainless steel ratchet and two stainless S-hooks instead of plated steel. Rinsing salt off after a day on the water still helps.
How many straps come in a Rod Saver pair? Two. One for each side of the transom. Each is 1 inch by 4 feet with a stainless ratchet and stainless S-hooks, rated 1,200 lbs.