CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair
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CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair
Item # CE27620
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CE Smith Boat Trailer Parts - CE27620
- Guides
- Post-Style Guide
- 40 Inch Tall
- Galvanized Steel
- PVC
- CE Smith
Guide-on posts make it easy to load your boat onto your trailer and back your trailer down the ramp. They attach to the rear of your trailer and extend out of the water, providing visual targets to center the boat between during loading.
Features:
- Guideposts provide a visual target on your trailer to help you load and unload your boat
- Extend out of the water to help you center your boat while loading
- Assist you in backing your trailer down the boat ramp
- 16-Gauge, pre-galvanized steel posts are strong and durable
- White PVC pipes slide over steel posts so you can see your submerged trailer
- Simple installation on rear crossmember of trailer frame with included hardware - no drilling required
- Adjusts out to 13" from trailer
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Quantity: 2 boat guide-ons
- Application: trailer frames up to 3" wide x 4-1/4" tall
- For frames up to 5-1/4" tall, 2 extra-long U-bolt kits (CE11416 - sold separately) are required
- Steel post diameter: 1-1/2"
- PVC post diameter: 2-3/8"
- Overall height: 40"
Note: Check with your state Department of Transportation for restrictions regarding maximum trailer width.
Guide Your Boat Into and Out of the Water with Ease
When your boat trailer has been backed down the ramp and is partially submerged, these 40" tall guideposts that are mounted on the rear corners of the frame will stick out of the water, giving you 2 highly visible targets to guide your boat between for loading. The PVC pipes also provide a visual aid to help you back your boat trailer down the ramp when you're unloading and loading your boat.
Installation
The posts are simple to install. Slide the PVC pipes over the pre-galvanized steel support posts. Then mount the posts on the top or below the trailer frame, as close to the rear corners as possible. Adjust the posts so that the distance between each post and your boat is less than 1".
Pre-Galvanized Steel
Pre-galvanized steel parts are stamped from a sheet of steel after it has already been galvanized. The edges of pre-galvanized parts often lose their zinc coating during the stamping process. Because of the thinness of the coating (less than 1 mil) and the fact that the edges remain exposed, pre-galvanized parts can begin to oxidize and rust quickly, so it's recommended that they be primed and painted.
27620 Post Style Boat Guide Ons by CE Smith - 3' 4" Tall - White
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Customer Reviews
CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair - CE27620
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2249 Customer Reviews)
Guide-on posts make it easy to load your boat onto your trailer and back your trailer down the ramp. They attach to the rear of your trailer and extend out of the water, providing visual targets to center the boat between during loading.by: Cecil T.07/13/2022
Easy to install. Rugged. I can now see where the back of my trailer is at. Was pretty much guesswork before. Also I don't have to think about if it is lined up correctly. A time saver on busy launch pads.
by: Weapons One06/14/2023
I have a 20' pontoon boat that is a bear to load up. I put a set of these guides on the aft end of the trailer and it made a huge difference. I am planning on getting a set for the front of the trailer to make it even easier. I did have to turn the metal bracket around to get more width and buy longer PVC, but no complaints here.
by: Vincent05/11/2020
The specification for this model states it can only reach 13 inches out from the frame but I needed 14 inches for my pontoon. However from the product photos I could see that the vertical arm is longer than the cross arm so I thought I could mount it “upside down” and get the reach I need. Because it is a bargain I took a chance and ordered it. As shown in the photos it worked perfectly. I not only got the extra reach (width) but it also lowered the top of the PVC pipe so it clears my deck which I also wanted. Now I can simply pull the back of the pontoon over until it hits the bumper and it will be centered perfectly. To temporarily provide the visibility needed to back into deep water I simply slide a 5 foot section of half inch PVC pipe inside as shown. It is an excellent product, very heavy duty and I highly recommend it.
Vincent B.
5/12/2021
Still working great.
by: Sally 04/03/2024
Absolutely love the guide on especially when backing your trailer in without the boat and you can’t see the trailer. Highly recommend them. It would be great if they came with reflector strips for travel.
by: Jimmy S.07/28/2022
The trailer guides are extremely well constructed. Video online is helpful. The printed directions and the printing on box offer visual help as well. Be sure your end caps are in the direction you want, as they are very difficult to remove once placed. Heads up... The guides inch closer to the boat as you tighten the front bolts.
Take note of that, as my boat is widest in the middle, and one inch of clearance in the back would not be enough clearance for the middle of the boat. Highly recommend product, can't wait to try them!
by: Kyle R08/29/2022
They were a pain to install, but that's probably because my trailer is built different than most I've seen. They do work very well and I'm happy to have them on. I also added the lights for the top of the posts. We fish late into the dark and these are fantastic for loading the boat. And I like that they make the trailer more visible on the road. With all the distracted driving these days, you need all the help you can get. I do wish they had a turn signal option, but I suppose I could wire that up and make it happen. Overall, I'm very pleased with them and definitely recommend them.
Kyle R.
8/30/2023
After a year, they are still working as they should. Im very pleased with my purchase of these, and the lighted caps for the top of the posts. I highly recommend, both the posts and the cap lights.
by: Darrell 04/13/2024
I inspected the content of the package ,checked it over
Looks like it is well constructed
I am happy with this product, I will install it on my boat trailer in about two weeks
I have purchased numerous products from your company and have been. Extremely happy with products and services
Always have received my orders in really fast time
by: Beez04/18/2024
Super fast shipping and easy to install. Seems like a quality product. Haven’t taken the boat out with them on yet but excited to try it. Should make loading back on the trailer easier.
by: William08/24/2018
Easy to install these well made guides. These keep the back of the boat from being blown sideways, and in my case, allow me to see my narrow little boat when I’m backing up, or just driving down the road. I had an extra set of trailer lights that weren’t really good enough to submerge, so after I finished installing these I attached these lights to the PVC top cap, then just ran the wires down and connected to my existing wiring. Now I can really see, and be seen. Please note that the lights in my image DO NOT come with these.
William
8/24/2019
My trailer has very skinny rails open on one side. If yours is this way, I advise cutting a block of pressure treated wood to just fit in the rail with a few hammer blows. Otherwise the shackles of these guides will bend the open ends inward, causing them to loosen. This isn’t a problem with this product, it’s just my cheapo trailer not being made of 4 sided box channel. Everything still looks new!
by: Kevin10/12/2023
The steel brackets need to be longer on trailer mount end so they fit modern pontoon and tritoon boat trailer with the 8ft 6 wider beam
Jenny N.
10/17/2023
I took a look the options that we have. While I do noit have longer steel brackets, I wondered is part # CES47FR would work better for you. It has a 70-degree tilt to the posts to accommodate a wider hull.
by: James03/29/2018
Great products....the posts, lights, and plug all were shipped quickly and easy to install. Finally have my lights up high and out of the water. I used 3 wire extension cord to run uncut lines from the lights to the plug at front of trailer. Should protect against corrosion issues. Pictures of my install are attached.
Thanks
James
3/29/2019
This has worked out well. Lights and connections never touch the salt water. I did the same thing on the trailer for 25 center console.
by: John F06/17/2018
Boat guide arrived on time and all parts required in package. Ranger boat trailer has a fender well that goes to back of trailer so your support folks advised that I install on top of C frame. All went well but the Ranger is wide so the guide insert at the frame is 1.5 inches short of going to the end of the bracket. Guide is really sturdy and should work fine. Only other choice would be to use 5" U bolts and move the mounting bracket forward and inch. I have not been able to find 5" brackets in hardware stores or on line.....do you know where they are available? Guide looks great and look forward to trying it out at the lake.
Rachael H.
6/18/2018
We do have some u-bolts that are 5-1/4 inches long, and those are available as # 382385UB.
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by: Kellie 04/25/2024
Everything it says it does. Works fanta stic.
by: Wayne 03/30/2024
Little slow on the shipping, but was no fault of etrailer
by: Don11/10/2020
These trailer guides have made it extremely easy to load our 25 ft boat in windy weather. Had to notch the rear step and drill holes to attach due to the design of my trailer, but even so it took less than an hour to install.
Don
11/11/2021
These work extremely well when loading in windy weather - the boat stays in place making it easy for one person to load.
by: Eugene07/11/2023
It is exactly what I needed to load my boat on my trailer in windy conditions or strong currents. The guides are strong yet flexible enough not to damage my boat. They are non marring and the posts on the trailer help locate where my trailer is when backing down the ramp with out a boat on the trailer.
by: Joseph07/25/2023
The U bolt hardware did not fit my trailer and the correct bolts had to be purchased separately before I could install the guides on my boat trailer. I also would feel better if the product included hardware to permanently attach the plastic guide tubes to the metal tubing.
by: Dave 11/24/2022
Easy to mount and adjust to the trailer!
Dave
11/25/2023
Awesome, no complaints!
by: Boat Trailer09/06/2023
My two tire and wheel combos arrived today. The tires seem to be decent (time will tell), but the wheels are atrocious. The slag left by the galvanization process has poured into a 1/4 inch thick blob on the edge of the rim and is flaking off. If you are looking for a decent wheel these are not it and you should look elsewhere.
by: Thomas09/25/2022
the u bolts that came with the kit did not fit my shorelandr trailer but i bought some to make it work!
by: Jeff09/25/2022
Not sure what you can say about guide on posts, but they are a solid fit. And a decent price as well. I did have one of the top caps pop off when I backed the trailer in, and it went bloop bloop bloop! CE Smith normally makes pretty good accessories.
Mike L.
10/10/2022
CE Smith offers a replacement cap as part # CE11331-DRILLED. They recommend using some PVC cement to secure the cap.
by: Sir Gregory06/28/2020
I installed one set and it has really helped the tritoon align when loading at the rear of the trailer. I put a guide on each side of the middle toon. Love it !
Sir Gregory
6/29/2021
Still loving the guides, big help with loading.
by: Joe06/21/2022
Nice product, great price. The only way to improve it would be to make the angle brackets and steel hardware out of Stainless steel. I would pay extra if they had the option.
Joe A.
6/22/2023
Very well. I use it in saltwater, so a few times i sprayed some light rust areas with silver paint. I would absolutely buy the exact same product if I ever needed another one. I highly recommend it to all.
by: Mark 01/07/2023
Easy to install and very useful as a safety addition and helps with loading our wave runners. They make backing up a lot easier in tight places. Highly recommend.
Mark N.
1/8/2024
My opinion hasnt changed on these guide ons. Backing up is easier and so is loading.
by: Hilary09/07/2023
I wish I would have bought these years ago! They make loading the boat on my roller trailer so much easier. No more guessing if my boat is lined up or not. Highly recommend.
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view full answer... - Replacement Boat Guide Ons for Trailer that are 40 inches TallWe have the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons # CE27620 which are 40 inches tall like it sounds like you need. These can attach to boat frames that are up to 3 inches wide and 4-1/4 inches tall.
view full answer... - Should PVC Tubes Lock In Place on CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat TrailersI reached out to CE Smith about the # CE27620 and although they do have a no-rotate notch there’s no need for the tubes to lock once they are put down on the galvanized tube since they are snug and tight. The PVC tubes are not made to rotate. If they do, it probably indicates that they are too loose. If they are loose, they may come off while driving which would be the main reason they need to be secure.
view full answer... - Which Circuit of 4-Way is Split for Wishbone Wired 4-WaysThe wishboned circuit that some 4-ways have will be the running light circuit. The reason for that is that it runs to both sides of the trailer. As for which wires are what on your trailer you are going to have to trace them back to determine what they are. The standard colors are white for ground, brown for running light, yellow for left turn/stop, and green for right turn/stop. The PVC boat guide ons you plan to install would attach to the running light circuit.
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view full answer... - Boat Trailer Guide On Recommendation for Four Winns 135 HP Boat TrailerI looked up pictures of your boat and trailer and since it's a bit smaller the shorter CE Smith Guide-Ons part # CE27620 would be the best option. These are 40 inches tall which would be plenty tall for your setup.
view full answer... - Will CE Smith 40-Inch Post-Style Guide-On Work with Boston Whaler MontaukThe PVC pipes included with the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-On # CE27620 measure 40-inches. These 2-inch diameter pipes can be cut to size if required, or replaced with locally-sourced pipes of the length you prefer. I have no confirmation that this particular kit has been used with your same boat and trailer, but since this is a general-application product its exact installation will to a great degree be determined by the user's preferences.
view full answer... - How Tall is the Metal Support Tube that Fits Inside the PVC Guide-OnsThe metal part that the PVC fits on is 40 inches but not the metal posts themselves. I went out to the warehouse and pulled one to measure the metal part. Measuring from the top of the horizontal part of the tube to the top of the vertical part it is 18-1/2 inches.
view full answer... - Boat Trailer Guide-Ons for 2 Inch Wide by 3 Inch Tall Trailer FrameThe CE Smith # CE27620 Post-Style Guide-Ons will indeed fit your 2" wide x 3" tall frame member. The guide-ons will fit frame tubes up to 3" wide x 4-1/4" tall.
view full answer... - Will Mounting Brackets of CE Smith Post Guide Ons Fit Shoreland'r Trailer FrameFor your trailer frame channels that are 1-1/2 inches wide by 3 inches tall the mounting brackets of the CE Smith Post Guide Ons part # CE27620 would fit and work well.
view full answer... - Could CE Smith Guide Ons Install on Boat Trailer with Fenders that Extend to Back of TrailerIt sounds like you'll need to do some fab work in order to get the guide-ons to work. I believe your best bet would be to eliminate the u-bolts and have the brackets welded to the top or the underside of the frame member. If the fender step doesn't extend more than 13 inches from the side of the frame member, you can mount to the underside of the frame and the upright portion of the guide-on will clear the step. Otherwise, you'd need to attach to the top of the frame member.
view full answer... - Recommended Mounting Position for CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers CE27620CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers # CE27620 are intended to provide only a visual guide for aiming your boat as you run it up onto the submerged trailer. They are not intended to make contact with the gunwales on each side of the boat to physically guide it onto the trailer. You'll want to position them so you have enough room for the widest part of your boat (the center) to easily clear them.
view full answer... - Could Pipes of CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons CE27620 Be Replaced with Longer PipeYes, if you ordered the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers # CE27620 and then found that the PVC seemed too short you could replace just the PVC with a longer section of pipe as long as the diameter matches.
view full answer... - How To Install Guide-Ons On a Prestige Boat TrailerThe CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers part # CE27620 would work on a Prestige Boat Trailer with some slightly modifications. For starters, they will need to be mounted on top of the frame and then you'd need to drill into the diamond plate in order to allow for the u-bolts to pass through. I don't have a photo of this setup on said trailer but I do have a similar one which should help and I have attached that below for you.
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- What are the Measurements of the Mounting Bracket for CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons # CE27620I went out to the warehouse and pulled CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons # CE27620 to measure the mounting bracket for you. Overall it is 4-1/8 inches long and 3-7/8 inches wide. The internal width is just a hair over 1-5/8 inches.
view full answer... - What is the Shipping Weight of the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons # CE27620?The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair # CE27620 have a shipping weight of 15 lbs.
view full answer... - How Far Is Upright Arm Of Guide-On Inserted Into PVC PipeI went to the warehouse and pulled one of the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons, part # CE27620 to take a measurement for you. When the PVC post is slipped over the arm of the guide-on, 12 inches of the upright arm is inside the PVC pipe.
view full answer... - CE Smith Post-Style Guides Installation on Boat TrailerThe CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall # CE27620 are adjustable and it is recommended to mount the posts as close to the rear corners as possible and adjust the posts so that the distance between each post and your boat is less than 1". I've attached the installation details to assist.
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view full answer... - Can PVC Pipes of CE Smith Guide Ons CE27620 be Cut Down ShorterYes the PVC pipes of the CE Smith Guide Ons part # CE27620 could easily be cut down and have the caps reinstalled on them.
view full answer... - Will CE Smith Post Style Guide-Ons Work with a Tahoe Q5 and TrailerI think what you are going to have to do, since that step extends so far back on the trailer and the frame has an angle to it, is bolt the bracket to the top of the step rather than clamp it to the frame. So basically the post will be sandwiched between the bracket and the step.
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- Installing The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons On A Boat Trailer Step You could flip the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers # CE27620 mounting bracket upside down and just shoot some self-tapping screws through the diamond plate step, but this wouldn't provide as much strength for the posts in the event that you accidentally bump into them when loading/unloading the boat. The best way to really secure the posts would be to flip the bracket over and drill completely through the step and use the included U-bolts and nuts through the drilled out...
view full answer... - Is 12 Inches The Max Extension For CE Smith Post-Style Guide-OnsYes, 12 inches is the maximum extension on the bottom portion of the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers such as part # CE27620.
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Cecil T.
7/14/2023
Great. Withstood a Northern Maine winter just fine. Looks like the day I put them on.