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 Texas Law about Transom tie downs
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05/13/16 05:36 AM
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michauxii
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I always tought it was mandatory that you needed to have two tie down straps on the stern of a boat while trailering.
Is this so?
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Re: Texas Law about Transom tie downs
[Re: michauxii]
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05/13/16 08:17 AM
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I love fishing
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Regardless of the law I would feel very comfortable with the tie down on the stern while trailering.
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Re: Texas Law about Transom tie downs
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05/13/16 11:41 AM
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Bob Landry
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Whether it is required by law or not, it's a good practice. If you hit a bump in the road, it's better that the trailer's suspension system absorb the shock instead of having the transom bounce and slam down on the trailer.
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Re: Texas Law about Transom tie downs
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05/13/16 03:09 PM
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Capt Craig
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Always the right decision to use tie-downs in the back and a chain on the front. 
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Re: Texas Law about Transom tie downs
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05/14/16 01:50 AM
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northtexascrappiehunter
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I live 2 miles from the ramp, usually I dont put my stern straps on unless Im going to a different lake
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Re: Texas Law about Transom tie downs
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05/14/16 06:02 PM
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txmasterpo
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