BoatBuckle Winch Strap with Loop End, 2 Inch x 20 Foot, 4,000 lb Breaking Strength

The BoatBuckle Winch Strap with Loop End (F05848) is a 2 inch wide, 20 foot long trailer winch strap built for pulling boats up onto a trailer and holding them secure at the bow eye. The loop end fits directly onto a standard trailer winch hook or S-hook, making it a straightforward replacement for a worn or frayed factory strap. The webbing is polyester, which resists stretching and UV degradation better than plain nylon, and the strap terminates in a steel snap hook for a secure connection at the working end. This strap is rated at 4,000 pounds breaking strength with a safe working load of 1,332 pounds, giving enough margin for winching mid-size trailerable boats without exceeding safe limits. BoatBuckle, made by IMMI, is a leading manufacturer of marine tie-down and winch strap systems in North America, and builds its straps so the webbing itself is the intended failure point in an overload situation rather than the hook, reducing the risk of a hook breaking off and becoming a projectile. This is a universal-fit winch strap, sized to work with standard boat trailer winches rather than a single boat or trailer model. It is sold as a single strap for use as the primary bow winch line, and pairs well with separate transom or gunwale tie-downs for full trailering security.

Specifications

• Brand: BoatBuckle
• Manufacturer Part Number: F05848
• Product Type: Boat Trailer Winch Strap
• Length: 20 feet
• Width: 2 inches
• Breaking Strength: 4,000 pounds
• Safe Working Load: 1,332 pounds
• End Type: Loop End
• Hook Type: Snap Hook
• Hardware Material: Steel
• Webbing Material: Polyester
• Color: Gray
• Weight: 1.4 pounds
• UPC: 079111058484

Fitment

This is a universal boat trailer winch strap sized for standard trailer winches; it is not restricted to a specific boat or trailer make or model.

Replaces (OEM)

No manufacturer cross-reference or OEM replacement numbers are specified for this strap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the BoatBuckle F05848 winch strap? The BoatBuckle Winch Strap with Loop End (F05848) is 2 inches wide and 20 feet long.

How much weight can this winch strap handle? F05848 has a breaking strength of 4,000 pounds and a safe working load of 1,332 pounds, which is the load rating you should stay under during normal winching use.

Will this strap fit my boat trailer winch? Yes, the loop end on the BoatBuckle F05848 strap is designed to fit onto a standard trailer winch hook or S-hook, so it works as a universal replacement across trailers using a standard winch.

What is the strap made of? The BoatBuckle F05848 winch strap uses polyester webbing, which holds up better against stretching and UV exposure than plain nylon webbing over repeated outdoor use.

What type of hook does this strap have? This strap ends in a steel snap hook rather than a plain loop, giving a secure connection point at the trailer winch.

Is this a genuine BoatBuckle product or an aftermarket copy? F05848 is a genuine BoatBuckle strap manufactured by IMMI, a leading marine tie-down and winch strap manufacturer, not a generic aftermarket copy.

How is this different from a BoatBuckle transom tie-down strap? F05848 is a winch strap meant to pull the boat onto the trailer and secure the bow via the winch, while BoatBuckle's transom tie-down straps are a separate product used to hold the stern of the boat down to the trailer during transport.

What comes in the box with this strap? The BoatBuckle F05848 Winch Strap with Loop End ships as a single 2 inch by 20 foot strap with its steel snap hook and loop end attached, ready to connect to a trailer winch.

Why does the strap fail before the hook in an overload situation? BoatBuckle engineers its winch straps, including F05848, so the webbing is the intended point of failure under excess load rather than the hook, which reduces the chance of a broken hook becoming a dangerous projectile.

Can this winch strap be used as the only tie-down when trailering a boat? F05848 is designed as the bow winch strap; for full trailering security it is meant to be used along with separate transom or gunwale tie-downs, not as the sole securement point.

What color is this winch strap? The BoatBuckle F05848 Winch Strap with Loop End is gray.

Is F05848 a replacement for a worn factory winch strap? Yes, since it is a universal 2 inch by 20 foot loop-end strap, F05848 can replace a worn or frayed factory winch strap on most standard boat trailer winches.