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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    Some users have reported that the straps can occasionally pop out of their seating in the adjuster if accidentally trodden on. All new straps have holes in the strap to allow the inner fixing to be screwed or riveted through the strap anchoring the strap securely and preventing the strap from coming out of position. 
We are advising owners of earlier straps to drill a 4-5mm hole in the strap above the inner fixing hole and to screw or rivet though the strap to eliminate this problem. If you have difficulty in doing this mod or need any further information please email us at: sales@aquastrap.net or use our form on the feedback page.

FITTING PROBLEMS

If you have any problems fitting your straps please email us at: sales@aquastrap.net or use our form on the feedback page.

AquaStraps are easy to fit using either screws or rivets

Aquastraps have been design to fit the widest range of trapeze equiped sailing boats and can be fitted to almost any dinghy, catamaran or yacht.

Not sure if they will fit on your boat?

Check out our 60 day 'no quibble' returns policy on our purchase page. Try them out - if you are unhappy with the fit or function, just send them back for a full refund (excludes postage costs).

3 step simple fitting instructions:

Step 1. Thread strap through the adjuster as shown in fig. (a). and clip into the furthest slot. Locate the other end of the strap in the gripper as
shown in fig. (b)
Fig (a)Fig (b)
Step 2. Screw or rivet  the gripper end of the strap to the boat in the desired position. Then mark the ideal position of the adjuster.

Step 3. Withdraw the strap from the adjuster, if necessary, to expose the outer fastening hole and screw or rivet into place. Then replace the strap in the slot and screw or rivet through the hole in the strap and the inner adjuster fixing hole.
Foot Insertion
Notes:
1) Always fit with the AQUASTRAP logo facing you when looking at the boat, and the gripper towards the stern.
2) The shortest strap setting on the adjuster will normally suffice for most applications. However, a longer strap can be achieved by using another slot position.
3) Engaging more splines with the gripper will result in a higher force being exerted before the strap will release. Therefore only engage the minimum splines to avoid unintentional release.

The picture shows rivets used to fix the gripper to thin wall tubing. If fixing to round tube, tighten the screws or rivets alternately to 'wrap' the sides of the gripper around the tube as shown:
Rivet fixing
This picture shows stainless steel screws used to fix the gripper to a GRP hull:
Screw fixing

Warning
The releasing force (adjusted by the number of splines engaged in the gripper) should be set to the minimum necessary to avoid accidental release. In normal circumstances this will ensure that the strap will release long before forces reach a point where injuries are likely. However, the use of a releasable foot strap cannot guarantee that injuries to the foot and ankle will not occur. The manufacturers of the AquaStraps accept no liability for injury, loss or damage incurred whilst using the straps.