Any recommendations for trailer guide ons? Post, rollers, bunk boards? Scared of cheap stuff, even though I don’t plan on ramming into them. Boat is white aluminum-FYI.
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Any recommendations for trailer guide ons? Post, rollers, bunk boards? Scared of cheap stuff, even though I don’t plan on ramming into them. Boat is white aluminum-FYI.
Older set ups used carpet covered bunks turned up on edge to match the angle of the side of the boat
I put the Guide on boards on my trailer for a 1860, got them at academy sports,I bought 8’ treated 2x4s so I could cut to the length I needed and carpeted them, have them adjusted tight so boat lines up perfect every time, makes it easier for one man opp.
I put the roller type post on my 1548 tracker, couple yrs ago, should’ve went with the guide boards,
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Hello : I put C E Smith 60" lighted guide posts on my trailer a few years ago. Now I wouldn't have a trailer without them. Great for backing up your empty trailer on steeper ramps especially at night , lets you know exactly where your trailer is. Also adds extra lights when traveling. Also added bow guide ons. I have an aluminum v-bottom boat and they center the boat perfectly on the trailer. You didn't tell us what kind of boat you have . Hope this helps you. Good Luck. O - R
I do the same as outdoorsron.
C E Smith 60" lighted guide posts also. Easy to install and really tough.
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Also added bow guide ons. I have an aluminum v-bottom boat and they center the boat perfectly on the trailer.
outdoorsron
Have a picture or link to the bow guides you added to your trailer for the V bottom?
Thanks
I have them on my trailer also. Worth their weight in gold when trying to load in a cross-wind!Quote:
Originally Posted by slowhand
Thanks everyone. I’ve got an 1860 and if I’m off a couple inches the transducer gets in the way. I’ve had bunk boards with different boats but didn’t know how rollers and posts would be. Rollers I think would be best, but don’t want black marks all over the boat. Posts seem like they are just visual help, not so sturdy.
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Thanks everyone. I’ve got an 1860 and if I’m off a couple inches the transducer gets in the way. I’ve had bunk boards with different boats but didn’t know how rollers and posts would be. Rollers I think would be best, but don’t want black marks all over the boat. Posts seem like they are just visual help, not so sturdy.
Bstinnett
If you want a dead on load with the boat you may want to consider a pair of these guides.
Installed a pair for a 20ft fiberglass walleye boat that sometimes loaded off center on the bunks at the rear depending on the ramp conditions.
After pulling the boat, I would have to put my shoulder into pushing the boat over to drop the boat strakes into alignment with the bunks at the rear end.
Total PIA as it is a heavy boat.
A little pricey but have not missed a load or needed to push the boat into alignment in the past 2 seasons.
Bullseye Quick Load - Self Centering, guide-ons, loaders - Welcome to BullsEye Quick Load
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Good Luck
does it work on pontoons? didn't see anything on site that says.
If you are referring to the BullsEye guides, possibly, depending where you mount them on the trailerQuote:
does it work on pontoons? didn't see anything on site that says.
They are only about 18"-20" tall.
Yep, big plus when backing up an empty trailer, and when solo loading on windy days.Quote:
Originally Posted by outdoorsron
The bullseye bunks are the way the trailer on my Bumble bee was set up. Never missed in ten years. Great system.
I recommend Extreme Max heavy-duty pontoon trailer guide-ons. If you are eyeing to spend on boat trailer guides for large boats, then this can be your most outstanding bet.
What do y’all do with the boat when repairing trailer?,,,im wanting to do mine too
I bought a boat that came with carpeted side bunks and will never own a boat trailer without them. Makes loading a boat even in a river current a one man job. When I got it, the trailer lights were mounted on the trailer frame, down low. I added what I call "tractor lights" to the top of the arm that supports the bunks. The tractor lights are red on one side (pointing to the rear) and yellow on the other (pointing forward).
Just put it on blocks. Easy. Lower the tongue to the ground and put blocks under the transom. Lift up the tongue about a foot or so above level and block the front. Now, boat should be sitting on blocks totally above the trailer. If you need to pull the trailer out completely, you'll have to do some block shifting to get the axle out from the front block but that's easy. I did a 7,000lb straight inboard that way by myself once.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takeum
Scared Doyl,,,,I have a 20 ft ranger,,,