Boat Buckle G2 Stainless Steel Retractable Transom Tie-Downs Transom tie downs are versatile equipment on any boat. Their primary purpose is to secure a boat to the trailer at either the bow, gunwale, or transom. Another use is to attach trailers to their towing vehicles safely and securely by chain or cables. Yet another option is to secure geat below deck to prevent traveling while underway. For these tasks the BoatBuckle G2 is recommended as the ideal tie-down system for its convenience and i