Trailer Guide Opinion

[mraz72]

I am thinking of adding guides to my trailer, I don't know the model of the trailer, its whatever comes with the 24' x boat.

Anyway, what do you guys think of these

https://store.cesmith.com/60-post-guide-on-with-led-lighted-posts-p111.aspx

will they fit? are there better guides for the shorelanders's?

 

[Julian]

I think those are what I put on my boat....just be sure you get foam and canvas covers for the posts.

 

[zipper]

I considered the CESmiths, but after reading several threads on this forum, I decided to get the VeVe's.

 

[mraz72]

Some someone sell those covers for the posts or are you talking about rigging something?

 

[haknslash]

I went with CE Smiths. They are tough as can be and do the job great. I don't have any scratches or anything as they slide along the rub rail. I would recommend them. IMO you don't need covers with these types of guide poles as long as you get some tall enough to not go beneath the rub rail where they could hit your hull. I went with the 60" LED versions for my trailer.

 

[Chip F.]

I've been looking also . Here is a good price for the 60" set
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/ce-...-guides.html?gclid=CIa0teS3_tMCFciNswodtr4Kbw

 

[Bruce]

My opinion is that they are unnecessary, get in the way and without covers will scratch your boat.

 

[mraz72]

@Bruce There is an issue where I normally wet slip so I may have to trailer my boat for a month, hence the thought of guides. I never had a problem in the past, but I have a new boat (19' -> 24') so I wasn't sure if it was going to be more of an issue now. I guess wait until my first launch.

 

[captainhook]

I've wanted them for awhile but haven't bought them yet. I boat in a river and sometimes it is a real pain in the ass to get the boat lined up correctly. I don't power load it. I've discovered the most important thing is making sure you have the trailer at the correct depth. For me it is the water line right at the top of the fenders.

 

[Julian]

Trailer guides are very helpful in any of the following conditions (or combinations of them):

• Steep ramps that allow the stern of your boat to swing around alot
• Windy conditions that push the stern around
• Ramps with currents (rivers)
• Dirty/murky water where it is hard to tell where the stern of the trailer is.

The covers prevent the white posts from leaving white residue on your rub rails or your hull (if you get short ones). That white residue is a pain to remove (ask me how I know! LOL).

Pretty much every company that makes guides sells covers for them.

I've always bought the cheaper guides as there really isn't a whole lot to them and I didn't see the value in spending more money.

 

[Bill D]

Those are great. I have the shorter version and don't recommend it. Get the tallest option available. The LED toppers are cool too.

 

[bobbie]

VeVe guides are great. Our early season boating has a decent current so it's nice to have them during loading of the boat.

 

[bronze_10]

Reviving an old thread..... I need to replace my guide post covers.. the guides are a total of 60 inches high... the covers we have now I measure at 55 inches but I dont see any offered at that length.. 60 would be too tall... I feel like 48 would be too short. Anyone have any ideas?