trailer guide-ons
05-04-2010 | 08:09 AM
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trailer guide-ons
Who makes the best, sturdiest, nicest looking roller trailer guide-ons for centering the back of the boat when trailering? Thanks for your opinions.
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05-05-2010 | 02:15 PM
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Well, everyone is probably steering clear of this question so as not to offend. Most guys, including me, don't like them, they look goofy, and are sort of beginner items. If you have a good trailer that fits the hull correctly, you don't need them. So, hope I didn't piss you off.
05-05-2010 | 06:20 PM
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I found loading my boat on a bunk trailer difficult, especially in the wind. I could'nt find anybody that makes them strong enough for a large boat. I made these from 1 1/2" rigid conduit and 2" PVC tubing. They work great and makes loading a breeze even with a wind.
05-05-2010 | 09:25 PM
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One time I backed into the water (on a steeper ramp than usual) just to fire up the engines. By the time I got out of the truck and walked 5 steps the wind pushed the boat off the trailer sideways. It was still hooked up at the bow but by the time I pulled up it was on totally crooked. Like OMG I'm going to break something crooked! This story actually goes downhill from there... I wish I would have had some guides that day.
05-06-2010 | 02:04 PM
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No...you didnt piss me off...lol. We have a bunk trailer, and sometimes its a little tough with the wind, or some current if we're in the river. I had a nice set on my 25' Chris Craft...but cant remember where they were made. I looked all over the internet, but couldnt find them. I'm just looking for some peoples opinions. Thanks. 
05-06-2010 | 03:25 PM
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I have a local custom trailer (Owens and Sons) and they use 1.5 aluminum pipe (around 2.0 OD) and bend them with mandrel and then use stainless U-bolts to fasten to cross members. Call them goofy if you want but it is the easiest loading trailer I have ever owned. You get it close in wind or current and it goes on perfect every time and makes me look like I know what I am doing.
05-06-2010 | 09:31 PM
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Obviously you haven't tried to load my 35' Fountain onto it's Myco trailer!
Well, everyone is probably steering clear of this question so as not to offend. Most guys, including me, don't like them, they look goofy, and are sort of beginner items. If you have a good trailer that fits the hull correctly, you don't need them. So, hope I didn't piss you off.
