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Guide-on posts make it easy to load your boat onto your trailer and back your trailer down the ramp. They attach to the rear of your trailer and extend out of the water, providing visual targets to center the boat between during loading.
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Note: Check with your state Department of Transportation for restrictions regarding maximum trailer width.
Guide Your Boat Into and Out of the Water with Ease
When your boat trailer has been backed down the ramp and is partially submerged, these 60" 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 pipes also provide a visual aid to help you back your boat trailer down the ramp when you're unloading and loading your boat.
Installation
The posts are simple to install. Slide the PVC pipes over the pre-galvanized steel support posts. Then mount the posts on the top 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".
Pre-Galvanized Steel
Pre-galvanized steel parts are stamped from a sheet of steel after it has already been galvanized. The edges of pre-galvanized parts often lose their zinc coating during the stamping process. Because of the thinness of the coating (less than 1 mil) and the fact that the edges remain exposed, pre-galvanized parts can begin to oxidize and rust quickly, so it's recommended that they be primed and painted.
Video of CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Tall - Black - 1 Pair
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today, on our boat trailer, we'll be taking a look at installing the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Tall in black, part number CE27646. Here's what it looks like once it's installed. You can see it's going to give us 60 inches of height to help guide on our lower boat trailers and some of our larger boats. It's going to be PVC on the top half here, and down here we're going to have 16 gauge galvanized steel with galvanized hardware. It's going to be a clamp on design with no drilling required, and it's going to fully adjustable. You can come out 13 inches from the side of your trailer to the end of our guide post, or we can move it in, depending on the roof of your trailer and your boat. Now let's go ahead and show you how to install them.
Now to begin our install, we're going to have two U-bolts. You're going to have one that's going to have a flat area across the top that's going to lay on our frame rail, and the one with the notch in it is going to go over top the other U-bolt forming our criss cross design. Start by placing our flat U-bolt in first, followed by the one with the groove in it. Then we'll take our galvanized plate, we're going to line it up with our U-bolts and we'll slip it up. Then we can take one of our flat washers and our nylon lock nut.
One thing you want to keep in mind is, when you're positioning this, you want to have it back as far as possible to the end of the trailer for your best results. Lightly snug these up. You want it to still be able to move around a little bit, so we can slide in our guide post. We're going to take our guide post and slide into position. Now we're going to make sure that we have the taller part going up with the notch, as the notch is going to line up with our PVC pipe at the bottom, keeping it from turning. We're going to slide it down from the top, and we're going to line up our notch with that tab on our bracket. We're going to take our guide post and we're going to bring it in.
You want about an inch to maybe inch and a half area between here and the widest part of your boat. If your boat gets wider in the middle, you want to make sure you measure for the width of that, so when it passes through our guide post, not going to cause any damage to the boat. We're going to want to tighten these in a criss cross pattern. Once we have them snug, we'll be ready to hit the lake. That's going to do it for our look at and install of the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailer - 60" Tall in black, part number CE 27646, on our boat trailer.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (659 Customer Reviews)
Guide-on posts make it easy to load your boat onto your trailer and back your trailer down the ramp. They attach to the rear of your trailer and extend out of the water, providing visual targets to center the boat between during loading.The U-bolts were a inch and a half too short. I had to have some made to make it work. I've got a wide boat, 9'3", and the uprights are about as far out as I'm comfortable with. Overall, not a bad deal. 382980
Bolted in in 30 min. PVC POLLS damaged in shipping but only cosmetic Clear instructions. (Pictures). Headed to the lake to see if my placement is going to work I'm going to add lights for my wife so night loading is better. Black polls are hard to see 283017
Fantastic today we boated lake Havasu we lost nutural and reverse , without the poles we would have never been able to load the boat thank goodness we had them on the trailer. Love this product
Mark D - 08/13/2017These work really well. Extremely easy to install, probably 15-20 min total and all you need is a 9/16" deep-socket/ratchet. I put these on a galvanized trailer for my Yamaha boat and they look like they came on the trailer from the factory. The 5' height was perfect for the Yamaha, which sits quite high in the water. Gettting the boat onto the trailer was typically a challenge, but with these it just guided right on, first try! 561820
Solid and sturdy once mounted. Easy installation and instructions were easy to follow. I recommend the 60” poles because you can cut them down if they’re too tall. I have a 21’ yamaha AR210. 523836
Just what my wife needed to get the boat loaded! 497880
Received quickly and accurately and much cheaper than any other web site. 446681
I love the rail holders and the guide post both. I had to put wood guide rods from one side to the other in the post to hold them straight but once I done that and got them tight they are wonderful. I love them and appreciate you following up. Only thing better would be if you included tubing in the package to use for that purpose instead of the wooden rods I had to use.
Gary - 10/27/2018As delivered love it 432532
Great product. Makes loading the boat is current or at steep ramps extremely easy. Helps with backing the trailer down to the ramp (makes it easy to see where it is). 394500
I am very happy with products and servi ce. 280605
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Hi George, Thanks for your patience with this review. Finally got around to installing the guide posts today. Overall, I'm very pleased with the quality and materials used. Initially, it took a while to figure out how best to install (under versus above the rail) but once we decided, we were pleased with our decision. ( I have a Continental trailer) I would recommend this product to anyone looking for solid well made trailer guide posts. Much easier to launch and retrieve my jon boat! Thank you! 466628
No complaints. Product is working very well.
Wayne - 01/13/2019Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Quick delivery on the trailer guides, easy installation on my galvanized trailer, although the product fit perfectly, I was not sure if the steel parts were galvanized so I decided to clear coat all the parts. Not a deal breaker looks good. 479446
Overall pleased but had one issue with one guide bar collapsing where it bends, after a reinforcement was added seems to be holding up. Needs to be thicker material in that area.
Rich L - 02/27/2019Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
I received the guide ons have not had the time to install them. I did receive them in a timely manner,I will save your email and will let you know how they work. 206793
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I like how they fit and work but my pvc pipe was pretty beat up with scratches and marks. 555062
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Fast, Efficient Service. Product exactly as stated. Video to assist in installation. Fair Price. 516957
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These boat guides are a great product! They were easy to install and they are made of substantial materials. I expect these boat guides to last a long time. Just as important, the service and delivery were top rate. I recommend these folks if you are interest in the products they sell. 80880
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thanks for your fast delivery. I installed it yesterday and I was very satisfied with the outcome. easy to install, and looks like it will help me out on getting my grady back on the trailer. 105245
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Just as described, Bolted right on and works great. Good quality and lighting fast shipping. 181834
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Product was well made and easy to install.The Guides look good on my G3DLX Boat trailer. 117673
The Guides have worked out great. Its one of the best upgrades i have made to my Boat trailer.
Carl D - 02/28/2015Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Finally got the boat out Saturday to give the new guide-ons a try. Boat went on perfect, so smooth and easy! I can't believe I waited so long to put these on my boat. Couldn't be any happier. 133964
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I bought the extended bolt kit for Parker aluminum I-bean trailer bolts barely fit could not use washers that came with and lock nuts could be used 478670
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One side of Kit non functional due to manufacturing error. PVC tube too small to fit over square metal post. The light Kit looked nice, but the wire was too short to fit down and out of the 75" tubes. Waiting to hear from Company as to what happens next. 264905
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The boat guides appear to be exactly what I need. I did a lot of research before ordering this product and the metal brackets are even sturdier than expected. It would take a major collision to bend these one-piece brackets. 60355
Still working fine after a year. Nothing has broken, bent, or come loose. I would definitely recommend this product to my friends. As always, eTrailer was great to deal with.
Harry S - 05/31/2014Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Great product with excellent components. Very straightforward to install. 129930
Still happy with purchase however I did have one time that one of the sideshad worked loose. Not sure why as they were very tight when installed.
Mark G - 05/12/2015Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Great product and shipping was right on time. Could not beat the package price. The guides slipped on without any problems. This will definitely make loading my boat easier. 576007
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Easy install. Product is as advertised and I am completely satisfied. I did ad longer uprights then the 4ft ones in the kit but the reason was the boat launch I use required it to keep my tail lights well out of the saltwater and above the gunnels of the boat when loading /unloading. 554336
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Knowledgeable sales and tech support, fast shipment, and easy to install. Wide enough and tall enough to use on my 24' Suntracker Party Barge on the original Trailstar trailer. 469003
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My wife and I received our item very quickly. The product is very high quality and we have installed it on our boat. The operation was very simple. Very helpful in launching boat. The guides enable you to ascertain at all times where the vessel is relative to the dock ..... especially necessary on inclined launching ramps which we have here on Lake Erie where we live. Would highly recommend the company and the product. 409189
Very happy with our guides. Helpful every time we launch and recover. No visible signs of wear.
Gerald D - 07/22/2018Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Order was delivered in a very timely fashion. will be very useful in loading the boat The 40" guideons. were $10.00 cheaper than any I had found. Even the shipping charge was less. 193646
They have been great. Big help when backing an empty trailer down a ramp.
Jim - 05/26/2016Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
I want to thank etrailer for ever thing that I ordered it all came on time and was what I ordered and fit. If you need parts for a trailer this is the place to get them and the price was great. thank you. 439242
Im happy with the service I got ever thing I ordered came on time and fit and is still working just fine the price was right if I need trailer parts again I would order from you .you have a nice day.
Tom B - 10/06/2018Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Very easy to install. And looks good. Very sturdy and quality made product. Preforms well helps guide the boat on to the trailer. 446747
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These guides arrived in a timely manner. Installation was simple and straightforward. The first time I put my boat on the trailer using these they proved their worth. I had to approach the trailer from an angle due to a busy ramp. I used the outside guide as a pivot and with a little forward throttle was able to line the boat up and onto the trailer with no problems. I would recommend these to anyone searching for a good setup for their boat trailer. 203920
One year later and they are still performing as they did on day one. No worries with these guides.
David L - 06/15/2016Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Very happy with purchase 516171
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I previously had custom boat guides on my trailer, but decided to try a commercially made product. Etrailer shipped right away and I received it in a few days. Instructions are straight forward, and it's not hard to setup. I also opted for the Lighting kit for additional lighting at night. The only thing I with CE Smith would add is the ability to adjust the angle of the bracket for boats that are V hulled for a better fit. 209355
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Very nice product. Nice quality material. Very easy to install, half hour at most. Primed and painted black to match trailer and prevent rusting. Looks vey good on trailer. Very prompted on delivery, received in two days after order. Would definitely recommend this product to others. 192987
Its been over a year on trailer and still working great.
Roger F - 05/27/2016Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Received the product shortly after placing my order. Instructions for installation were perfect as well as the online video. It only took me 30 minutes to install the boat guide-ons. All I needed was a ratchet. They look great! I already used them to hook up my boat to my truck and I lined up perfectly on my first try. I can't wait to see how they perform when getting my boat from the water back on my trailer. That used to be a struggle especially when there was a current. Again a great product. 551060
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was looking for guides and came across this item and felt it would work and liked the price. No complaints at all. Easy to install and has helped with loading our boat. 553348
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My previous boat was a heavy 16-foot aluminum bass boat and it did not have trailer guides. I struggled on more than one occasion trying to trailer the boat during high winds and/or heavy current and I swore that my next boat will have these. I had to modify the way they mounted to my new trailer but I was provided with enough mounting hardware to mount them in pretty much any way that I might need. These guides work perfectly for my little 14-foot jon boat. The materials used are high quality and the finished guides are very sturdy. 256220
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The mounting hardware for the trailer guides does not match my trailer frame very well and would always bend over if only slightly rubbing against the guides while loading on the trailer. I had to construct some blocks to mount next to the trailer frame to keep the mounting brackets from twisting over. The first season of owning the guides did not work very well at all. After installing my mods, the second season seems to be working better and the guides are more rigid and durable. 287946
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The Post helped a great deal when driving the boat on the trailer. Excellent product for the value. 538738
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Received the 2 sets of guides posts in good time and in good condition. When I assembles the posts on my trailers I found it was impossible to "slide" the pvc posts over the ends of the galvanized mount posts. I tried to call customer service and was put on hold and told I was 16th in line. After a half hour of waiting I gave up. I tried calling the manufacture for help (C E Smith Company) and got a dead end in their phone system. Finally frustrated I used a heat gun to soften the ends of the round PVC tubes and then was able to force them over the square metal posts. I think the manufacture needs to have better quality control and test whether the parts fit. 430625
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I just put these on my boat trailer this past Saturday and haven't had my boat out to test them yet but from what I can tell so far, these are going to be pretty awesome. I've always avoided going to the lake if there is any kind of wind because it is no fun trying to trailer my boat with the wind blowing. These are very rigid and were the perfect height for my Stingray boat on my Phoenix trailer. I ordered these one day, they were shipped the same day and I received them the next day! I have to admit though, the place where they were shipped from is only about 70-75 miles from my house. Take some advice - I tried painting these to match my trailer and the 3 coats of self etching primer and 3 coats of paint did not stick to the galvenized steel even after proper preparation and drying time, so don't bother (unless I just did it all wrong). I shouldn't have even wasted my time and money on primer and paint. I AM, however, glad I ordered and installed these! 395867
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Guide-ons that we needed for our boat lift. Boat lift manufacturer only offered a flimsy set. These are solid and wil hold up to many summers of boating fun. I had to order the extra long u-bolt kit because frame was over 5 inches tall. Make sure you measure your frame--u-bolt kit that comes in the box only fits 4 1/4 inch frame. 219054
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I painted these first and then put the pvc tubes on and then installed them on the trailer. My family has loaded the pontoon boat on the trailer twice now with no problems. Before these it would take three or more chances; should have gotten them sooner. They are heavier and better made than I was expecting. Worth every penny. 141260
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The ordering was easy and quick. It arrived on schedule and it was easy to install. I did not use the product for a pontoon boat. I used it on my 22 foot off shore fishing boat trailer to act as a guide on the rear of the trailer when loading my boat. I did not use the tubing over the bracket. I installed rollers on the inside and mounted my trailer lights near the top of the brackets to keep them out of the water when loading and unloading the boat. It looks perfect and I know it will work well for my needs. 153606
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The package arrived with the outer box torn in one area but the inner box & items were not damaged. The hardware that came with the guides just didn't fit my trailer, but I was able to use the existing u-bolts that were still in pretty good shape to attach the new guide poles that replaced rusted out, 6 year old OEM guides on my trailer. Installation was easy, about an hour 146567
Good, guides are still on my 7 year old boat
Joe L - 08/13/2015Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Bought two sets for my pontoon/trailer. Work well. I did put longer PVC on the rear post so I could see them on approach. Strong enough to hold in wind. I did make the mistake of driving up on one and bent it over. Was unable to "bend" it back, just went by a muffler shop and they were able to fix my error. Would buy again and suggest where there is low wind and no current. For stronger, I would go with full length system to insure no "misses". Good product....good value. 360494
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I have a pontoon boat , and it was very hard to line up the boat especially with any wind blowing to get the boat out of the water onto the trailer . Now it is so simple , I bought 2 sets one for the back of the trailer and one for half way up the trailer . best thing I have bought, these are a must - lance y, 463339
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Purchased a set of guides for my boat. I installed the first one with no issues at all. After installing the bracket to my trailer on the second guide I was ready to install the PVC tube. Unfortunately, the inside diameter of the tube was too small to fit over the outside diameter of the bracket. I continued to work it and eventually got about an inch or so of the tube over the bracket. Couldn't push the rest of it down because the fit was so tight. I wound up breaking off a piece of the PVC tube. I called and spoke with a customer service rep [at CE Smith] and found out that they have had issues with some tubes. He was able to order me another one at no charge and said it would arrive by a certain day and it did. He also told me that they would ensure that the new tube would fit over the bracket before they shipped it. After receiving the new one I installed it with no problem just like the first one. Great customer service! 145163
Working as advertised!
KAM - 08/08/2015Review from a similar CE Smith Post-Style Guides in Boat Trailer Parts
Called etrailer to inquire about 60" lighted guide ons. that I had seen for less money on another site. The good news was that etrailer would price match, the bad news was that they were out of stock, but they did have the 75" guide ons in stock, so I ordered them. When they arrived I was disappointed to discover that they were not the lighted guide ons. The item that did arrive seems to be quality & well constructed. Since I didn't have the time to wait for the back ordered item, I didn't have the time to return the unlighted guide ons. 394953
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Great product. I bought two sets. Shipment was extremely fastttttt. I glued the PVC cap on and ran a stainless steel self tapper on the inside of the PVC so they don't blow off when trailering unloaded even though Anna @etrailer said they SHOULD NOT...........I don't like the word SHOULD!!! 521853
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