Custom Tie Downs

Eric Patterson

Eric Patterson

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For quite some time I've been taking ratchet straps and modifying them to make a gunwale strap. Not being able to sew I simply cut up straps and tied an end to the ratchet. The problem with straps from the factory is the strap on the ratchet end isn't long enough. I want the ratchet to come over the side of the boat and on top. Factory ones just end up a few inches from the trailer frame. Sick of my crappy modified strap I figured someone must make custom straps. Sure enough there is a company that does. On top of that they have stainless steel ratchets so no more rusting and oiling to keep them working. If you are tired of poor fitting straps give these folks a call. I placed my order and they had them on my doorstep in under a week. Perfect fit.

http://customtiedowns.com/...owns/boat-tie-downs/
 
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Hahaha, Chuck, Chuck, Chuck. you kill me. But I too agree with Dave. In fact I need to get my sewing machine out today and fabricate something I can't buy locally.
 
You can also bring your straps to a marine canvas guy to have them sewn the way you want.
 
You can also bring your straps to a marine canvas guy to have them sewn the way you want.
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At least in my neck of the woods you better bring your first born to add to the payment!

I need some sewing done as well. How much does one cost and what kind of sewing machine is required for 1000 denier material?
 
You can also bring your straps to a marine canvas guy to have them sewn the way you want.
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At least in my neck of the woods you better bring your first born to add to the payment!

I need some sewing done as well. How much does one cost and what kind of sewing machine is required for 1000 denier material?
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My wife bought me a sewing machine last year. It seems to do well with heavy canvas as long as I use a heavy needle. It is a Singer machine that was on sale for under $150. I don't have any experience with 1000 Denier so I cant answer that question. Maybe someone else can chime in. So far I have made engine covers, decoy bags, small dodgers and some other stuff. The machine has already paid for itself so I feel like I'm ahead of the game at this point.
 
Ed,

When I was doing the blind for my BB3 out of 55 denier nylon I bought a basic Janome machine for $125. As far as I am concerned it was a great investment as I use it several times a year for all kinds of stuff. If you have concerns about 1000 D material, take a couple of scraps into the sewing machine store (yes, they have stores JUST for sewing machines) and ask them about it. In the store in Madison I went to they have all the machines set up so you can try them out.
 
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