How Close Should Guide Ons be to Pontoons of Pontoon Boat

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how far away from the pontoons should the PVC guides be located and is there any chance the guide will dent the pontoon

asked by: Paul S

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Typically you want to put pontoon guide ons like the # CE27670 between 2 and 4 inches away from the pontoons. These would definitely not dent the pontoons.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Typically people install two of the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27670 on their pontoon boat trailer but it is really up to you. You can install as many or as few as you would like. Two sets would give you a really good idea where you need to…

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Answer 2

You will want to install the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27670 on the inside of the pontoons (see attached image). This will be just as effective when trying to load up the boat so putting posts on the outside, which will also add to the…

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Answer 3

The CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE27672 can pretty easily be used on a tritoon pontoon like what you have.

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The CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers #CE27600 can be adjusted for the best fit with a given craft. As you noted, you can adjust their side-to-side spacing to help keep your hull's strakes from contacting the center roller…

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Answer 5

Yes, the pipe will spin freely on the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons part #CE27670. I called my contact at CE Smith and they informed me that the pipes are made of a standard schedule 40 PVC. You are more than welcome to go to your local hardware…

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Answer 6

The Guide-Ons are designed to make loading a pontoon boat onto a partially submerged trailer easier, and are usually installed on the rear of the trailer. The top portion of the Guide-Ons would be visible above the surface of the water, allowing you…

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Answer 7

I spoke with my contact at CE Smith and she said that the 13 inch measurement is from the outside edge of the trailer frame. If your 2008 Sun Tracker Fishing Barge extends 11 inches past the outside edge of the trailer's frame on each side, the…

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Answer 8

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 9

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 11

The Bargman 7-Way, RV-Style Connector #WG54006-043 referenced in your question uses the standard RV-style pin locations for its 7-Way connector. I have attached a diagram of these locations and their functions for you to check out. Wire colors will…

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Answer 12

That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…

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