CE Smith Bunk Board Guide-Ons Spacing Required From The Boat On The Trailer

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How close to the side of the boat should the bunks be when the boat is on the trailer?

asked by: ROGER C

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You want to have the CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons # CE27660 1-2" away from the sides of your boat so that you can load the boat easily on your trailer.

If you have them tight against your boat it will cause you to get hung up trying to load your boat as it will rub against the bunks and can even act as a wedge if the boat is drifting sideways. I have linked an installation video below that will help you see where these should be mounted.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Since you mentioned wanting the most stability and not always being perfect when loading (understandably), I think the longer, 5 foot (60 inch) CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27600 is the best option as it will give you the most…

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Answer 2

For bunk style guide-ons such as #CE27600 the bunk board and boat should only barely touch if at all. There isn't a hard and fast rule that says it should be this many inches. But since guide-ons are not meant to support weight like a…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you, but there is not a version of the CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27600 you were looking at that is any longer or designed for tandem axle trailers. Instead you will need to go with the CE Smith…

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Answer 4

We have the 90 degree roller style of guide ons which would be your best option with the part #CE27600K90. This uses a roller that mounts vertically and will roll as it allows your boat to guide along past it. There isn't a 90 degree version of…

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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