Trailer sides

[racemech11]

I'm thinking of adding some guide rails on my trailer to make it a little easier to get the boat on my trailer.

I have looked at two styles, a short set that atach on the aft of the trailer with rollers and the other set is about six foot long that attach about mid way on each side.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations?

 

[BRICH1260]

Re: Trailer sides

I highly recomend them. It has made loading my boat much easier. I use the upright pvc poles attached at the end of the trailer. Having the three points of refrence( poles and wench post) makes it much easier to put her where she needs to be. The style for you will depend on what type of boat and trailer you have.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trailer sides

I'm thinking of adding some guide rails on my trailer to make it a little easier to get the boat on my trailer.

I have looked at two styles, a short set that atach on the aft of the trailer with rollers and the other set is about six foot long that attach about mid way on each side.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... I made my own, a short set 1st,...

The ramps I use are Sooo steep, they were completely Useless,... Sunk,... Outa sight,....
Boat floatin' right over 'em,....

So I built a set, 'bout 4' long, at the aft corners of the wagon,...

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Trailer sides

I am kinda partial to this style but it will most likely require some welding to fabricate them.

 

[Grandad]

Re: Trailer sides

Like Bondo said, make 'em long. I found this setup works well for me. - Grandad

 

[AgnotGt]

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I like mine too! They are just under 6ft and attached with brackets that bolt to the frame with U-bolts without drilling. I just redid the bunks and haven't gotten the boat back on the trailer..... First pic is the before shot.

Really helps aligning the boat onto the trailer.

 

[jayhanig]

Re: Trailer sides

I love mine. My first set was just long enough to peek over the topcap of my boat and as Bondo said, they disappeared from sight as the boat was backed down the ramp. My second and last set are much longer and are mounted between the rear axle and the end of the trailer. Now I can keep an eye on the position of the trailer as I back into the water.

 

[Mel Taylor]

Re: Trailer sides

As often as not , the wind is blowing from one side or the other where I launch and retrieve my boat. Plus, there is a small amount of current there.

Trying to load A 16', tiller steered, Blue Fin tinnie in even a slight wind without guides could be a real challenge. More than once, I've stood waist deep in water holding the boat in alignment with the trailer while someone else cranked her on. After watching a number of people with guides of both kinds on their trailers load so much easier than I could, I eventually opted for the same style as Bruceb58 has on his much larger boat and had a local welder make up a set for me.

WOW! what a difference! One of the best moves I ever made.