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.
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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
92% were satisfied with this product
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Ratings & Reviews
the metal tubing is stout enough I think. Still installing waiting to put in water. Looks like it will do the trick for line up.
These guide-ons are a great product. They were easy to install and rugged enough to guide on my 24ft SeaPro
Converted a PWC Aluminum trailer to a kayak trailer. Needed rod tubes and found these ETrailer posts to work perfectly. Thank you!
Used them often for a year and they’ve guided the boat on the trailer perfectly every time. Even in heavy river current.
It was almost impossible to put the Triton on the trailer alone, especially on a windy day. These guides are a great help.
Lousy that E-Trailer doesn't offer correct guidance for ordering trailer guides. These one's are too short and, in addition, the brackets were too small fit on my aluminum. I was willing to try a correct size, but you are set on charging me return shipping at a commercial rate of $32.50. That return shipping fee is a surprise for a mail order company - you re-enforced that fact that for larger ticket items it is better to go to the store or order from Amazon - which does not charge to return products.
Best price I found (for CE Smith product), received as advertised on time, both guide-ons and I-beam clamps appear of good quality, easy to install.
Installation was simple.
Unbolts are a little long for my trailer frame but nothing my grinder can’t shorten.
The U-bolts fit my one inch frame trailer, were easy to install and well engineered. This product is just what I wanted for loading my boat onto my trailer.
Trailering our pontoon was a challenge. These guides made a breeze. I would recommend to anyone looking to make their life easier.
Guide-Ons just as advertised and straightforward to install. Haven't improved my backing skills any, but now I can tell what I am about to back into!
Worked good they do what they are designed to do, but depending on your trailer design they are all different. I had to cut some wooden shims to install between the arm and the frame the brackets. Heavy built
Easy to install, high quality parts and looks sharp on the trailer. Locating the trailer down the ramp was a breeze. I added the CE Smith LED Light Kit for Post-Style Boat Guide-Ons Part Number: CE27656A for enhanced visibility. I also prepped, primed and painted the steel posts to match the trailer, boat and PVC pipes. Definitely recommend them.
Perfect item for my needs. Good price. Easy instructions and application and does the job. Allows me to see the sides of the boat trailer when backing up into the driveway or sloop.
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.
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.
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)
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