Best Position for Boat Trailer Guide-Ons on Boat Trailer

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Hello- I am considering purchasing some guide posts for my 2009 Stingray 180RX. Two questions...One, what would be the best positioning for these rails middle or toward the back of the trailer, given the width of my boat which is larger in the middle. Which size posts are better for a boat of this size 60 or 75? Thanks.

asked by: John M

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Having guide-on posts at the rear of the trailer is the best place for them. This allows you to know where the trailer starts as you approach it in your boat so that you can be as best positioned as possible.

The 60 inch set part # CE27640 would be the way to go. You wouldn't need taller than that.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

When you set up a set of guide ons like the part #CE27640 you wouldn't want them to contact both sides of the boat at the same time. You would want an inch or two of clearance between the boat and the uprights. With the appropriate amount of…

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Answer 2

The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27640 that you referenced will fit trailer frames up to 3-inches wide and 4-1/4-inches tall. For trailer frames up to 5-1/4-inches tall you will need their extra-long U-bolt kit #CE11416. The linked photo shows a…

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Answer 3

You will still be able to use the trailer with the 4-Way after installing the 4 to 5-Way adapter, #20036. First, you could just remove the adapter if you wanted to and then plug in the 4-Way like normal while stowing the adapter in the truck. The…

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Answer 4

You are very close to the dimension that requires the longer u-bolts, but since you are over the frame height of 4-1/4 inches you would need the u-bolt kit part #CE11416. If you wanted to trim down the height of the uprights to a lower height that is…

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Answer 5

Considering the rough water where you boat, I suggest you consider carpeted bunks or roller bunks. Bunks will do a better job than guide-ons at actually controlling the boat's motion while you're getting it up on the trailer. Guide-ons are…

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Answer 6

The #CE27648 Guide Ons you'd looked at are designed for I-beam trailer frame members, from the photo you provided, it looks like your frame members are a simple boxed in rectangular tube. If that's the case, and the frame members aren't…

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Answer 7

If the frame rails of the trailer you mentioned are up to 3" wide x 4-1/4" tall the guide ons part #CE27600 would fit and work well as-is. If you have a frame that is an inch taller at 5-1/4 inches tall you'd then also need the U-bolt…

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Answer 8

Since you mentioned wanting the most stability and not always being perfect when loading (understandably), I think the longer, 5 foot (60 inch) CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27600 is the best option as it will give you the most…

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Answer 9

I recommend going with the CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons #CE27600 along with the Post Extensions #CES77FR. The guides will help you keep the boat going straight onto the trailer while the posts on both sides will help you center the boat onto the…

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Answer 10

Hey Will, yes you can use the CE Smith bunk guide ons part #CE27600 on your trailer that has frame dimensions of 3inch by 4 1/2 inch but you will need to use the longer u-bolt kit part #CE11416 as the height of your trailer frame is 1/4 inch taller…

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Answer 11

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Answer 12

You will want to install the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27670 on the inside of the pontoons (see attached image). This will be just as effective when trying to load up the boat so putting posts on the outside, which will also add to the…

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