I've got a brand new BlackJack with a black hull and I don't use the straps on the rear anymore because they started to scuff my gel coat. I had someone follow behind me to watch how the boat trailers without straps...just fine at 50-60 mph over bumps and train tracks. The rear end does not bounce at all. I usually only trailer from LC to Cal Point or LC to Hebert's and i don't have any issues without the rear straps. If you plan to trailer your rig for long hauls on the interstate, straps would probably be a good idea. I went over to Sabine a couple times and I put the straps on because I-10 in Sulphur will beat your rig to death.
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