suggestions for trailer guide-on

[ddurand]

I am considering a trailer guide-on for my 24' sport cruiser on dual axle trailer.

I was reading through Amazon and some had crappy galvanizing, some bent easily, etc.

This one seems to get good reviews. Its sold in a 45" and a 60" height I think.

I also some that did not come up very high but had rollers.

At what point does a guide-on help? With the back half only or even when you are trying to get the bow centered?

http://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Max-Post-T...#productDetails

 

[onthecreek]

i like em as tall as possible. medium sized ones can have the rub rail try to settle on them as you pull out. rub rails don't like that. tall guides that stick out of the water when the trailer is under are easier to see/use. and, if the rub rail is below the tops before you even pull out then it can't try to rest on them.

guides can be good for settling the bow between the uprights if there's current or wind/wave action...especially if they're sticking out of the water. get the bow between the guides and you're halfway there, can use it like a dock piling...rest the bow on one and use the engine(s) to get the stern lined up.

another negative for shorty guides is they can mark the hull if they're below the rail.

 

[jtybt15]

Probably the best set-up would have the rearmost vertical rails as high as possible. Then 2x4 side rails going to the front vertical rail. The 2x4's will hold the boat securely when fully loaded and the long rear vertical rails will keep the boat from swinging off the trailer on windy days