How do you mount CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers with a frame larger than 5 1/4"?

Updated 05/05/2026 | Published 05/01/2026

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Question:

I have a Venture VATB 4225 aluminum trailer with 3 x 5 1/2 inch I beam supports. What would the mounting options be? It doesnt appear that the larger u-bolts will even fit. Thanks very much,.

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

Thanks for reaching out Paul, you've asked something that I'm sure many others would like to know.

You’re correct, the standard and even larger U-bolts won’t work well with your Venture trailer’s 3" x 5-1/2" aluminum I-beam. They’re simply not designed to fit around a frame that tall.

CE Smith I-beam mounting kit # CE27682A is specifically designed for trailers like yours. Instead of wrapping around the entire frame like a U-bolt, it uses clamp brackets that attach to the top and bottom flanges of the I-beam.

What style of boat are you launching?

expert reply by: James D