How Do You Strap a Jon Boat in a Truck Bed?

Straping a jon boat in a truck bed is not difficult as long as you have the right materials and a little bit of knowledge. The most important part of strapping down a jon boat is to make sure it is secure and will not come loose during transit. To do this, you need to use quality ratchet straps or tie down straps.

Start by tying the back of the boat to the truck bed using two ratchet straps. Make sure the straps are tight enough to keep the boat from bouncing around during transit, but not so tight that it causes damage to the boat or truck bed. When you tie off each strap, make sure it’s tucked under itself so it won’t come undone.

Next, use two more ratchet straps to tie off each side of the boat. Be sure that you have enough slack so that if you hit a bump or pothole in the road, your boat won’t shift too much in either direction. You also want to make sure that your straps don’t rub against each other as this could cause wear and tear on both straps.

Once all four straps are tied off, run them through a loop of rope or webbing and tie them together securely with an overhand knot. This will help keep everything together and ensure that nothing comes loose while in transit.

Conclusion:
Straping a jon boat in a truck bed is not difficult if you have the right materials and know how to properly secure it with ratchet straps or tie down straps. Make sure everything is tight enough without being too tight and run all four straps through a loop of rope or webbing before tying them together securely. With these steps followed correctly, your jon boat should be safe and secure for transport.

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Susan Delgado