Recommended Guide-On's For a 22' Glacier Bay Catamaran

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I have a 22’ Glacier Bay power catamaran. I have a lot of trouble retrieving boat onto trailer, particularly alignment. What do you suggest for a catamaran hull in terms of bolt on alignment items?

asked by: Richard P

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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 trailer when it is submerged and difficult to see.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Katrina D.

2/17/2026

Hey, how did the CE Smith bunk-style guide-ons and post extensions work out for your Glacier Bay catamaran? Did they make it easier to keep the boat lined up on the trailer? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same issue.

Richard P.

2/17/2026

@KatrinaD yes it made it much easier.

Answer 1

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…

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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

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 5

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 6

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 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

These Hopkins wire adapters, Item #HM47025 and Item #HM47075, have similar functions. Both are heavy-duty, coiled cable with weatherproof jacketing. Both have easy-grip connectors and light up when connected. Both are 3 foot when stretched. Both…

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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

CE Smith Roller-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27610 has available a replacement part # CE27612PG. This is the 9-inch black rubber roller and galvanized steel square tube together as one assembly. For just the steel upright use part…

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