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Aluminum guide-on posts keep your trailer in view when reversing down a boat ramp. Posts also provide markers so you keep your boat centered when loading or unloading it. Install posts on your trailer's I-beams. Great for saltwater use.
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When your boat trailer has been backed down the ramp and is partially submerged, these 65" tall guideposts that are mounted on the rear corners of the frame will stick out of the water, giving you 2 highly visible targets to guide your boat between for loading. The PVC posts also provide a visual aid to help you back your boat trailer down the ramp when you're unloading your boat.
To install the guide-ons, slide the PVC posts over the aluminum support posts. After drilling 4 holes into your trailer's I-beam, use the included hardware to mount the posts on top of or below the trailer frame, as close to the rear corners as possible. Adjust the posts so that the distance between each post and your boat is less than 1 inch.
Aluminum offers excellent, long-term defense against rust and corrosion, making it great for saltwater applications. It is naturally rustproof, unlike steel, which must be treated with a rust-resistant coating that can break down over time.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody. That's Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at this CE Smith 65 inch tall post style guide-ons for your boat trailers with the I-beam frames. This is for a quantity of two guide-ons. Now basically these guideposts here will provide a nice visual indicator on your trailer to help you load and unload your boat. Basically these posts will install directly to your trailer's I-beam frame using the included u-bolt hardware here and just to show you where they install if you zoom in down to the bottom you can see those aluminum post is what will install onto the I-beam frame using the hardware.
And they can be mounted either above or below an I-beam frame at the rear corners. And when you do install 'em, they can be adjusted up to 19 inches away from your trailer. Now to install it, drilling is required. What's nice is with the instructions they include they do include templates that'll show you exactly where to install this. Now the white PVC post on both ends here they slide over the aluminum post so that you can see your submerged trailer.
The very top here they have these white end caps that'll fit on top of the pipes and are wrapped with reflective tape. Now these guide-on posts help you back your boat trailer down the ramp when you're unloading your boat. And the post will also provide markers so that you can keep your boat centered when you're loading it. Basically, when your boat trailer's been backed down the ramp and it's partially submerged these 65 inch tall guideposts that are mounted on the rear corners of frame will stick out of the water, gives you two highly visible targets to guide your boat between for loading. As we mentioned, they are aluminum construction.
They do use stainless steel hardware, works great for saltwater use. And the aluminum posts are lightweight and rustproof. These are made in the USA. Again, it is for a quantity of two boat guide-ons. Again, the application I-beam trailer frames.
Overall height from the bottom to the very top is 65 inches, and the diameter of the PVC pipe is two and three eighths inches. But that should do it for the review on the CE Smith 65 inch tall post style guide-ons for boat trailers with I-beam frames.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2364 Customer Reviews)
Aluminum guide-on posts keep your trailer in view when reversing down a boat ramp. Posts also provide markers so you keep your boat centered when loading or unloading it. Install posts on your trailer's I-beams. Great for saltwater use.
Easy install, it makes loading the boat effortlessly even in tidal water or moving water. One of the best trailer upgrade I have made.
TIP: tie your bumpers to the boat and let hang inside the boat until it’s in the water off the trailer. (Bumpers won’t pass guide poles)
One of two PVC pipes would not slip over the aluminum guide. It required a rubber mallet and a substantial amount of silicone spray to pound and ease it down even after filing the aluminum guide corners and top.
Much better than the steel uprights that came on the trailer originally which rusted out. These won't rust out and should last for years and years
Bought these a year ago. Still in great shape. Very satisfied.
This is the best money I have spent on our boat in a long time. I have a heavy 24' aluminum fishing boat that is not easy to get on the trailer and line up correctly. Now it is a breeze to line up in any current or wind situation and it sits on the trailer perfectly. I am recommending these to all my boating friends.
Metal posts could be more stable. CE SMITH should weld on a 45* bracket to stabilize the metal post to prevent them from bending. My previous boat guides had them but unfortunately couldn't find them taller as I've upgraded to a bigger boat. During windy conditions, my boat drifts right. No matter how slow I load the boat, the middle touches the guides and bends them out. I have 1/8 of an inch between the gunnel and the posts. After loading I have almost 3 inches due to the posts bending. I would need to bend the posts back into position after launching so the boat will sit center on the trailer when retrieving. In addition, the metal posts that came with the kit isn't as advertised. It does the job
Trailer guides were easy to install and have done their job for the last year. No issues with salt water corrosion. Hardware has held up well. Based on the slope of some of the boat ramps that I use, a bit longer guides would help in some situations. Overall an excellent product.
Your guy, Dan posts were easy to order and quick to ship. The instructions covered the installation very well. Shortly after installation I used my trailer and found it to be much easier to trailer-up my boat in a swift running river. I found it much easier to drive it on straight, centralize the boat, and pull it out, compared to previously in that river current.
The products are good quality and well-made. I would highly recommend them.
Hello George, I receive the package. I am happy with it. I would like to bring to your attention a discrepancy between that packaging and the instructions. The first bullet on the outside of the box indicates to mount the post 2 to 3 inches from the pontoon. The directions inside indicates it to be installed less than 2 inches. I have attached some pictures for you to share with your supplier.
Installed the boat guides. Haven't used yet.Will know soon how they will hold up
Great heavy duty product but description notes that the brackets fit trailers ‘up to 4” wide.’ In reality the U Bolts have an interior diameter of 3 3/8. See image. Had to return after speaking with customer service (both were very nice).
They survived last boating season and show no signs of slowing down. Great goal posts to guide me in to the additional roller guides further up on the pontoon trailer.
These are very strong, well built boat guides. These are a "must have"!
These guide poles are an excellent addition to our trailer and really help getting the boat on the trailer correctly every time.
The materials provided are of good quality. However, during installation I discovered that the short bolts provided were not long enough for installation. The longer bolts provided were definitely long enough but there was not enough thread length to tighten the assembly properly. Instead of running to a hardware store for different bolts, I ended up using the original mounting hardware that came with the trailer.
these work well. Great backup guides (smaller trailers that can't even be seen by the mirrors or over the tailgate!).....and they are also tough enough to withstand helping guide boats onto the bunks properly....
I wouldn't have a trailer without them anymore....just makes life so much easier/simpler/safer
Overall I would say a good product. Maybe not quite rigid enough for my heavier boat, but does its job. I made sleeves for the guides because the pvc tubes were leaving scuff marks on my paint
Easy to install. Rugged. I can now see where the back of my trailer is at. Was pretty much guesswork before. Also I don't have to think about if it is lined up correctly. A time saver on busy launch pads.
Installation was simple.
Unbolts are a little long for my trailer frame but nothing my grinder can’t shorten.
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