Thule 855 Quick Draw Boat Bow/Stern Tie Down Rachets

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Product Features

• Super tough ratchet does all the work so you don't have to
• Steel hooks attach easily to boat and vehicle
• Includes 2 ratchets, 13 feet polypropylene rope, steel hooks and attachment strap
• Bow and Stern tie down required when carrying kayaks or canoes
• Comes with 2 complete ratchet assemblies, so you can get started right away

Product Description

Product Description
The Thule 855 Quickdraw Boat Tie Down Ratchets lets you secure your boat's bow and/or stern quickly and easily. The Thule Quickdraw provides you with a simple ratchet system that lets you do away with bungee cords and time-consuming knots.

The Quickdraw super-tough ratchet does all the work so you don't have to, and means no more wrestling with less-secure knots or taking the time to untangle bungee cords. These tie-down ratchets are great for securing all types of long loads, as well as for hoisting various items, and are constructed with steel hooks that attach easily to both your boat and your vehicle. Incredibly easy to use, all that is required is for you to simply pull on the end of the rope to get the safe and secure tightness you need. The 855 Quickdraw comes with two complete ratchet assemblies, so you can get started tying down loads right away.

What's in the Box?
2 x Quickdraw ratchets with hooks, 2 x hooks, 2 x attachment straps, 2 x 0.25-inch ropes, and instruction guide

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description
A simple ratchet system lets you do away with bungee cords and time consuming knots

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0002XP8DO
• Item model number: 855
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,977 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thule 855 Quick Draw Boat Bow/Stern Tie Down Rachets, July 12, 2007

By	Andie (Shepherdstown, WV USA) - See all my reviews

These are great! Before I purchased the quick draw tie downs - I tried using straps for bow and stern anchoring. I found the straps very difficult to use. The tie downs are very easy to use even for a novice. They are also much better in your field of vision that wider straps. These are definitely worth the investment!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passed the test, August 31, 2008

By	Traveler (New England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I accidentally put these quick draw tie down rachets to the test and they definitely passed. The hardware (metal hook and rachet on the other end) were pushed to the brink and didn't break.

I took my kayak off the top of my car and threw the two Thule draw lines forward ahead of the car. They were still hooked to the undercarriage, but my plan was to take care of that once I had taken the kayak of the roof. Moved the kayak, jumped in the Element and backed up 50 feet or so. The lines were still in front of me, attached to the car. Why I didn't see them, I don't know. Then I pulled forward. That's when pushed the two Thule lines to the limit. Within seconds I heard a horrible grind sound and then a snap. Stopped the car and realized what I had done. One line was snapped, but the other was fine. The hardware (hooks and rachets) were all still completely functional, although a little scuffed. The weakest link was the one that broke - one of the fabric lines - after being strained by the pull of a few thousand pound vehicle.

That the hardware stood up to such stress indicates to me that this set can take a real beating. As for the one cord that broke, something had to give. And in a real world situation (not one about stupidity, but the weight of just a kayak) the only way a line might break would be after it was obviously aged and weakened.

Besides that, these are a breeze to use and you can secure your kayak to your vehicle really fast.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars these straps worked great, July 4, 2008

By	Roger L. Hicks "waterdog" (houston texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used two of these straps to tie down my kayaks and I liked them so well I ordered more to secure my other kayak since I didn't have a roof rail crossbar.