Can the CE Smith Post-Style Guide Ons Withstand Being Bumped Into By the Boat

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I’ve got a 30 ft pontoon. I have trouble loading on windy days. Will these stand the pressure of the boat? I never load very fast, always be as gentle as possible. Thank you.

asked by: Ron M

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The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair # CE27620 are made from durable 1-1/2" diameter steel posts, and while they're not designed to hold weight they were crafted with the potential for this in mind. You won't have any issues with the boat bumping or pushing up against them while you load it on the trailer.

I've linked a review video of these for you to check out, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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The guide posts will fit, as long as your frame members aren't wider than 3-3/4 inches wide and 4-1/4 inches tall. They are adjustable up to 13-inches from the outside edge of the trailer frame. (See picture to the right). The guide posts extend…

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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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The replacement upright for your #CE27620 CE Smith 40" Post-Style Guide-Ons is #CE27608PG. The mounting hardware for the upright is #CE11452-A.

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The edges of the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27620 should in fact be painted for superior protection. You can simply use a spray paint from a local hardware / paint store, or for the best protection you can start off with…

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We certainly do have a 90 degree version, it's part #CE27608PG. The replacement upright doesn't include the mounting hardware, which is sold separately as part #CE11452-A.

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You need to use the inner diameter of your hub bore to determine what size Bearing Buddy you need. If you measured the outside diameter and chose your Bearing Buddy on that, then it will not fit. If you measured the inner diameter, then as you said,…

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The portion you need to measure is not the cap, but the the hub bore. Remove the grease caps and measure the diameter of the opening the caps occupy. This is the hub bore. You will need an accurate measuring devices like a set of dial calipers that…

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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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The steel posts on the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons part #CE27626 can actually be adjusted so that they sit 13" from the outside of your trailer. They do not make any longer steel posts for this kit but it should not be needed unless you had a…

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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 11

Hello Eric, The #K2R35DKG is Dacromet-coated, and the calipers are treated with KodaGuard. The #K2R35DS, on the other hand, is made entirely of stainless steel, hence the higher price. If you're in an area where road salt is common or if…

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