Tie downs for Dinghy

ocgrant said:
Yes pics please... doing this for my new Highfield, I am done with ratchet straps.
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These are ones I made myself (basically copied UMT Marine) after getting tired of ratchet straps continually loosening while underway. These have never moved.

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TNT8808 said:
These are ones I made myself (basically copied UMT Marine) after getting tired of ratchet straps continually loosening while underway. These have never moved.

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That looks like the UMT Turnbuckle?….. do you mean you made your own cable ?

so …. Does the turnbuckle vibrate loose while underway?…. That’s why it needs to be locked….. that is a bit surprising to me
 
Blueone said:
That looks like the UMT Turnbuckle?….. do you mean you made your own cable ?

so …. Does the turnbuckle vibrate loose while underway?…. That’s why it needs to be locked….. that is a bit surprising to me
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I made my tie downs with the parts I posted earlier in this thread using UMT's design as inspiration, and yes I made my own cable. The pics shown are the "locking" turnbuckle in the open position. I've never had it open, or vibrate loose while under way.
 
TNT8808 said:
I made my tie downs with the parts I posted earlier in this thread using UMT's design as inspiration, and yes I made my own cable. The pics shown are the "locking" turnbuckle in the open position. I've never had it open, or vibrate loose while under way.
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What is that black sleeve you have over the cable?
 
Stee6043 said:
This is one of those threads you walk away from $1,000 poorer with no real explanation why :)

Those DIY cables are awesome, @TNT8808 .
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Tell me about it... These are got to have's now for the new dinghy. Thank you @TNT8808 here goes another boat buck.
 
TNT8808 said:
i also found a source for the C.S. Johnson Marine Handy Lock Turnbuckle. The last time I made them I spent a little time at my ACE Hardware back in the stainless cable area to make up the cables, and then finished them off with shrink tube. (let me know if you need any pics, and I can stop by the boat.)
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These turnbuckles are great. Mine never loosen but now I don’t need to bring the wrench out on the platform with me. Thanks for the link.
 
Ordered all my parts let's see how long it takes to get them.
 
ocgrant said:
Ordered all my parts let's see how long it takes to get them.
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I meant to catch you on an option. O well. Anyways I use only one of those locking turnbuckles installed on the bow of the dinghy. Two fixed length lanyards cross on the back of the dinghy attaching to the swim deck about 25 inches apart - the dinghy needs to slide back a bit to get those attached then push it forward. That single turnbuckle on the bow pulls the boat more forward and cinches it down tight. As the dinghy is pulled forward the lanyards on the back of the dinghy pull and cinch that back end down. I can have that dinghy lashed and ready to go in five minutes.
 
ttmott said:
I meant to catch you on an option. O well. Anyways I use only one of those locking turnbuckles installed on the bow of the dinghy. Two fixed length lanyards cross on the back of the dinghy attaching to the swim deck about 25 inches apart - the dinghy needs to slide back a bit to get those attached then push it forward. That single turnbuckle on the bow pulls the boat more forward and cinches it down tight. As the dinghy is pulled forward the lanyards on the back of the dinghy pull and cinch that back end down. I can have that dinghy lashed and ready to go in five minutes.
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I like this idea…… but since all the weight is in the stern….. wouldn’t it be better to have the fixed lanyard on the front and the two turnbuckles on the back?
 
ttmott said:
I meant to catch you on an option. O well. Anyways I use only one of those locking turnbuckles installed on the bow of the dinghy. Two fixed length lanyards cross on the back of the dinghy attaching to the swim deck about 25 inches apart - the dinghy needs to slide back a bit to get those attached then push it forward. That single turnbuckle on the bow pulls the boat more forward and cinches it down tight. As the dinghy is pulled forward the lanyards on the back of the dinghy pull and cinch that back end down. I can have that dinghy lashed and ready to go in five minutes.
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Tom pics please. I have only ordered parts and a spool of cable. I have the crimp tool so I plan to make all my own stuff. Since my dinghy will be on my Hurley H3O+ davit system I will customize it to my liking so would love to see your set up also.
 
ocgrant said:
Tom pics please. I have only ordered parts and a spool of cable. I have the crimp tool so I plan to make all my own stuff. Since my dinghy will be on my Hurley H3O+ davit system I will customize it to my liking so would love to see your set up also.
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Hi Grant
The Dinghy is not on the boat right now. But as soon at I get back on I'll get some pics.
 
ttmott said:
Hi Grant
The Dinghy is not on the boat right now. But as soon at I get back on I'll get some pics.
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Yeah am interested in the “fixed lanyards” as well. Do you have a picture of those?

thanks
 
Blueone said:
I have lost patience with the ratchet type. I saw on here some time ago a rod or cable type. I did a search on here (which sucks by the way) and the internet and didn’t find anything. Does anyone know what I am talking about ?
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3/8" Tie Boss, or not beefy enough? Rated for 300 lbs.

https://tieboss.com/collections/all-products/products/3-8-inch-tie-boss-10-rope

I have a number of these and keep finding new uses all the time. Pretty cheap. Metal hooks appear to be zinc plated so stainless hooks would be a good addition if used on a boat.
 
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