How To Install Boat Trailer Guides! #blockprojects

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Keywords: Boat trailer guides, boat repair, trailer repair, block projects, boats

My trailer originally came with loading guides that were made entirely out of PVC. They were flimsy and broke after a few year. I've been loading my boat with out them and usually it's not an issue but this spring/summer has been especially windy making it hard to load, especially with the bimini up. Finally, I decided to replace them. All the parts cost about $175 and the installation was about 30-45 minutes. I pretty straight forward job.

Parts:
2 - Guide bars
2 - Guide bar clamps/brackets
2 - 2" PVC pipes - 2 four foot sections
2 - 2" PVC caps

Tools:
9/16 wrench
Tape measure
Sharpie Marker

Chapters"

00:01 Introduction
05:52 The Parts Overview
02:02 Installing the brackets/clamps
03:16 Installing the guide poles
04:52 Placement of the clamps
05:29 Measuring the beam of the boat
05:28 Setting the width between guide poles
06:58 Tightening brackets/clamps
07:59 Installing the PVC rollers/bumpers
08:43 The finished product
08:57 Outro

[U-hl]

I have the Wahoo 16.2 dual console with a 50 hp Johnson. Personally I'd glue on the pvc cap and pin the pvc tube as I've seen them float away. Thanks for the video.

[TheFishingMommy]

That was a useful tip about measuring the beam! Thanks!

[deultmr]

you are supposed to cross the u bolts, that's why one of them has a notch

[dannypabon]

YOU CAN TELL WHOEVER HAD THAT TRAILER BEFORE YOU DID POOR MAINTENANCE ON THAT TRAILER.