EpcO DEZ1BLK Padded Transom Tie Down Black Marine Boat Trailer Strap

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<h3>About EpcO Marine Products</h3><p>EpcO Marine Products has been a fixture in the American marine hardware industry since 1971, when the company patented the original stainless steel bow eye. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, EpcO has grown from that single innovation into <strong>the world&apos;s largest single manufacturer of stainless steel bow and stern eyes for recreational boats</strong>. Every product is proudly made in the USA at the company&apos;s dedicated 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.</p><p>What sets EpcO apart is an unwavering commitment to quality and traceability. The company operates as an <strong>ISO 9001:2015 Registered Quality System</strong> manufacturer, independently assessed and approved by National Quality Assurance, USA. Their stainless steel products use certified 304 and 316 marine-grade alloys, and the company stands behind its hardware with a rust-free guarantee of five years and a lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects.</p><p>Beyond their flagship bow and stern eye lineup, EpcO has steadily expanded into a broader family of marine securing and trailering solutions. Boaters who need to safely transport their vessels rely on EpcO&apos;s <a href="/6410-epco-boatcargo-tie-downs-accessories-200194">Boat/Cargo Tie Downs &amp; Accessories</a>—a range that includes the popular <strong>Gator Tuff</strong> line of transom tie-downs, gunwale straps, and retractable systems engineered for durability in harsh marine environments. These products feature weather-resistant polypropylene webbing, heavy-gauge zinc-plated hardware, and self-tightening mechanisms that make trailer loading fast and secure.</p><p>For boats that require a winch line to pull onto a trailer, EpcO also offers a selection of <a href="/6410-epco-winch-straps-cables-201185">Winch Straps &amp; Cables</a> built to the same marine-grade standards. And once the boat is on the trailer, keeping a cover securely fastened during transport or storage is made easy with EpcO&apos;s <a href="/6410-epco-boat-cover-tie-downs-200185">Boat Cover Tie Downs</a>, which feature weatherproof side-release buckles and wide polypropylene webbing designed to hold tarps and covers firmly in place without damage.</p><h3>Why Choose EpcO?</h3><ul style="list-style:disc"><li><strong>American-Made Quality:</strong> All products manufactured at their Fort Wayne, Indiana facility, ensuring strict quality control and traceability.</li><li><strong>Proven Innovation:</strong> Holder of original patents for bow eyes and lifting assemblies dating back to 1971 and 1980.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Lineup:</strong> More than 800 SKUs across bow eyes, stern eyes, mooring eyes, tie-downs, winch straps, and custom marine hardware.</li><li><strong>Trusted Warranty:</strong> Products guaranteed rust-free for five years and against defects for the life of the boat.</li><li><strong>Custom Capability:</strong> EpcO develops custom marine hardware to client specifications with lead times of five days or less.</li></ul><p>Whether you&apos;re a boatbuilder sourcing hardware in volume or a recreational boater looking for reliable trailering straps, EpcO Marine Products delivers decades of engineering expertise in every product.</p>