In fact it holds a little too securely. I found that I had to put terry cloth/washcloths/towels on the two rear legs so I could slide the boat's hull onto the machine. Without them, the rubber of the cradle will stick to the boat and prevent it from sliding. In the end it's good. a very good thing, i think. Overall I am very happy with this purchase and it has helped me easily move my boat from North Florida to Washington DC during my trip. I took off one star in the rating (specifically for durability) just for the straps that came with this stand. One of the straps broke and frayed after one ride, I think due to the metal of the cradle it was threaded through. This is a very minor complaint in my opinion as I paid for the stands and not the straps. I have many different straps and prefer ratchet straps to attach the boot directly to my car's roof rails, not just the tote bags/bars. The cradle itself holds my boat securely without adding weight to the keel, which is what I wanted. Very happy with this product overall.
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