Are the straps that are connected to the cover the only way to strap it to the boat/trailer? Can add my own straps/bungee cords? Place to connect?
102068
Yes, there are four sewn straps and the front tie down. I had the same questions! Wish there were some eyelets strategically placed but there aren't. You could probably put some metal eyelets in but it would probably void your warranty.
102069
Yes. No way to attach extra straps to the cover unless you add grommets but I don't think you would need them. There are plenty of straps on the cover plus two that go from port to starboard of the trailer rail.
102070
You have plenty of straps that are connected but when I store for the winter, I will apply two waterproof tarps and additional straps from port to starboard on the trailer frame. We go the Florida and the boat stays in Ohio. I have had two previous covers of other manufacturers and this Storm pro is the best of the three for fit and ability to repel water. Sun damage seems to be the weakness of all of these covers.
102071
Yes, The straps are stitched to the cover very well. It is designed to strap to the trailer. There are no other "D" rings to attach a bungee except at the very back where there is one "D" ring. In my case there is not enough length to run the strap under the boat to the clip on the other side. (18 ft BR). It seems very secure strapped to the trailer
102072
Yeah it would be possible I just think the trailer I have is not the original. I have 4 straps 2 on each side in the middle that can't connect. This is a awesome cover for the money. It had been rainning like crazy in kyle Tx and the cover had a big pool of water and no leak. I put that stand device that comes with cover in back of the boat to prevent further puddles.
102073
There are not any extra grommets. In my opinion, it has sufficient straps to hold the cover.
102074
Quite frankly I do see why you would need them. I pull my boat down the highway at 60mph with the cover secured exclusively by the straps sewn into the cover and it works fine. That being said, I don't see why you couldn't wrap the entire boat and cover with nylon trailer strapping but you'd have to run from one side of the frame over the boat to the other side of the frame; there are no extra d-rings or attachment points except at the very rear. Truly, you won't need more.
102075
The only place that will allow and additional strap to be secured is in the back of the cover for around the out drive.
102076
The straps are connected to the cover, that is the only way to strap it to the trailer from the boat. If you add bungee's there is no place to connect them to the cover unless its where the strap meets the cover.
1312522
I think you can only use cable. There is a hole through the pulley and a clamp to accept a cable. I don't see any way to anchor a strap to it.
1287538
yes, you use one of the straps that would otherwise go around the headrest and connect it to the strap attached to the side of the backrest part of the cover. there should be a diagram in the instructions.
764542
Fasteners ? Installing this is like pulling a ski cap onto your kid's head. I guess the thing came with straps, but I don't know why. Unless you park your egg over an up-drafting street grate like Marilyn Monroe, the cover isn't coming off.
88968
I don't know if I can help with this, but you can flip the switch to release the gear which allows the winch to release the strap....but you'd better have hold of the handle or it will spin freely. The winch is a good size and the handle as well. I have a 21 foot bass boat and I have no problem loading the boat even if the trailer isn't far enough in the water. And for unloading a boat, as long as you are careful and have control of the handle, I don't see an issue....but there is nothing to stop the winch if you take your hand off the handle...if that's what you're asking.
2126025
I don't know if you can. We never tried and there isn't any place to hook the straps to
2256563
I was using a two-pole and strap solution, but it would sag and let water collect. Also, the straps started to get brittle and break within a year. I made a structure out of 1" PVC and it uses four poles with PVC struts extending to the rails. The struts make it a little difficult to move in the boat while putting the cover on or taking it off, but it keeps the water off.
2228739
Depends on the length of your boats. I have 10 footers and I do not I use bunji cords and hook on the carry straps and hook back to the cross bars on my jeep. Boats never move.
1300224
I don't think it had instructions how to secure it. You kind of just have to loop the straps around the kayak and the carrier
1043058
The only place it attaches to the cart is between the legs. Otherwise it's just "fitted". Also the placement of the holes for the actual cart straps to go through never seen to line up making it impossible to use them. I stopped using the cover in fear that my daughter would tumble out.
1786974
It has bungee and if I rennet it has the ability to wrap with rope. So far it has worked well and stayed in in 38 knot winds. I did modify it. I poked holes in it so it fits davit. Then I cut bungee and applied hooks so the bungee goes under a ladder to secure it tighter and to the boat
1324315
No straps-just a bungee cord which did not get tight enough to be able to stay around my patio table for the whole winter. The wind managed to blow the cover off during the winter. Next year, I will secure it down with bricks. It still would be something I would purchase again. Very thick and offered protection.
1312521
The winch is not set up for a strap. The directions only list how to attach a cable or a rope to the spool.
621673
Instructions given are for use with the cargo carrier specified: one that has the slots through which the short end of strap attaches via the oval ring. If you have that carrier: at top of bag feed the long end of s strap under the buckle attached to the top of the bag and up through the second slot and down through the first slot. If done properly you can pull on the buckle end of the strap without the strap slipping and you can pull on the short end to tighten the strap. Repeat the process with the short- end after feeding the short-end of strap through oval ring. Place the ring through the slot in the carrier and tighten. If you're like me and have a different carrier, buy some ratcheting tie-downs and wrap them around the bag and carrier once filled. I think that is a better solution anyway as the rubber attachment points on the bag could tear out. The bag is waterproof and I'm satisfied with it.
116754
There are bungee-cord straps that hook the bag to your rack. Just be sure not to forget to strap them on...made that mistake twice and ripped the bungee cords off the bag once I started riding
101066
Don't think so. We had straps front and back. The front strap could be removed easily. It entered a slit on each side of console and went under the cover.
2259084
The straps that hold the sides from flapping have broken in mine but are easily replaced with some cordage. I have had. I other quality issues. They hold up well. I have not made any attempt to add to the top of it but I don't see why you couldn't.