I found that the 45" were too short and the 60" were too long...but longer is much better than shorter. The irony is that what is listed as 60" isn't a 60" pole anyway, so get the 60" set. I also don't have the VeVe guides, I have the CE Smith guides. I think the VeVe guides are a little stronger and won't bend as easily...but on the off chance you hit one pretty good, a bending guide post is better than a cracked or scratched hull. I find it easy to bend them back in place most times, although a square tubing bender would help. I have the Smith guides because I am a big fan of the Smith LED light unit that sits on top of the Smith guide, and it is amber facing the front and serves as additional clearance lights, and red on the back, serving as additional rear end lights to the trailer. These lights are way more than just running lamps, they provide feedback when backing the trailer, launching the trailer, and loading onto the trailer at night. I wouldn't boat without them. Another accessory you need to find, is the covers for them. The PVC can scratch your graphics and gelcoat, so the Sacs or covers are necessary to help protect the boat and they do dress up the posts. The are not full length and won't cover the post end to end. Some advice I would share...use a waterproof exterior connection in your wiring so you can remove the LED's if you have them. Removing the PVC posts is necessary to straighten the square tubing when it gets bent from time to time. Second, use zip ties at the top and bottom of the covers to keep them where you want them. Hope this helps!