Will CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons Attach to I-Beam Trailer Frame

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Will this cross-style attachment fit on a standard I-beam aluminum trailer frame?

asked by: Dan E

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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 typical installation on an I-beam type trailer frame.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Though we do not have an option that would have a perfect 90 degree angle, I may still have something that would work. The CE Smith #CE27610 is a little smaller and typically installed on the outside of a trailer frame, but can be used however…

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Answer 2

According to the instructions for the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons part #CE27620, the upright posts will need to be positioned less than 1" from the boat's widest point. Since your boat is wider in the middle than at the end, the posts will…

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Answer 3

The pontoon trailer guide-ons only come in a set of 2 as that is all that is needed, although you can add more if you believe that it is necessary. That all just depends on how confident you are about staying on the right track once you have started…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

I grabbed the 2 guys who answered those questions and we all went out to measure the metal post part of CE Smith Guide-Ons #CE27640. The vertical part from the bottom to the very top is 39-7/8 inches. From the top of the horizontal tube to the top of…

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Answer 9

Post style guide ons like the part #CE27640 are designed to be visual aids and are not designed to be used as physical guides. For a pontoon application you would be better served with the CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons #CE27672 which can be used…

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Answer 10

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 11

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…

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Answer 12

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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