What Height Post Guide Ons Should be Used with Boat Trailer with Arima Sea Hunter

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I have a Arima sea hunter what height of poles should I get to help me put boat on trailer and see while backing empty trailer. I was thinking 60”. What would you suggest.?

asked by: Cecil C

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Your Arima Sea Hunter is pretty tall so going with the 60 inch tall CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons # CE27640 would be what I recommend. With your boat on the trailer you could also measure from the frame up to see what height would be ideal. The picture I attached shows the 60 inch tall posts installed on a trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi Kuer! The mounting bracket for the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair #CE27620 (the #CES94FR), measures 4" wide and 4-5/8" long (see included image). So only having three inches of space to…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you'll need to do some fab work in order to get the guide-ons to work. I believe your best bet would be to eliminate the u-bolts and have the brackets welded to the top or the underside of the frame member. If the fender step…

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Answer 3

That's a good question, and yes, the U-bolts will fit your 3" x 1-1/4" channel frame for the CE Smith guide-ons you asked about, which are the following part number: - CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27620 I have…

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Answer 4

There is an upright which may work for you, the Replacement Upright for CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - Lanced - 39" #CE27605PG. This upright has a bottom leg of 23 inches, and is a replacement for CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons…

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Answer 5

That's a pretty sweet boat you have and I recommend going with the 60 inch tall guide-ons which are tall enough to ensure you have excellent visibility. The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Tall come in your choice of…

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For your 22-foot Sea Ray, I suggest using the 60-inch tall CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons, #CE27640. Posts of this height are going to remain visible while your trailer is partially submerged, making it easier to guide your boat. These guide-ons use…

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Answer 7

The best way to determine the height needed is to measure from the top of your trailer frame to the top of the sides of your boat. If the 40" Tall Guide-Ons #CE27626 sit right at or slightly above the sides of your boat then the shorter will…

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Answer 8

I do have a solution for you but all of our CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons like part #CE27620 have a maximum distance of 13" from the inside of the post to the outside of the trailer frame (see photo). In order to obtain 24" the best option…

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Answer 9

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 10

Thanks for the photos, nice boat! I think with a boat of that size, you would be better off getting the large post-style guides as the smaller ones may not be sufficient and would be harder to see. I would go with the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons…

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Answer 11

You are correct in stating that the guideposts on the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Tall #CE27640 will only adjust out to 13 inches from your trailer. The mounting brackets used will not be able to provide any additional…

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Answer 12

The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27640 that you referenced does come with install hardware. In the picture I attached you can see the hardware attaching the guide-ons to the red frame of the trailer. I also attached a review video for this kit…

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