Trailer Guides

I used the roller guides, item number 72477 at Overton's. I bought two, and had one welded to the top of the other. Thus, on each side of the boat I had a double-height roller guide. It really helped to keep the boat centered in cross winds. I recommend them.
 
My trailer came with the guides I get the boat straight every time no problem.
 
Jacktm,

I have those exact guides. They work great. It is the best investment I have spent on my boat. It makes loading easy, even in high winds or a current. I would highly recommend.
 
jacktm

I have had a similar issue loading my boat - either the river current or wind always seems to be an issue. I looked at these guides and measured carefully one day at the ramp. I have a bunk trailer and float the boat on with high PVC guide posts - which sort of work. These lower guides, you reference at Overtons, would be below my hull chine when loading. As I pull my trailer out, the boat gently settles onto the bunks. If I am off, I simply back in, re-float the boat, and try again. My thought was if I'm off with these lower guides at a deep ramp, the hull will come down on the submerged guide. Now I got a real problem and potential hull damage. AGAIN - I don't know your trailer type or how far you have to go in to retrieve your boat, but I just offer my discovery for my situation.

tginz

Funny story - At the ramp in Marco Island, FL - I jump in the driver's seat to pull my 240 out. A man comes screaming, HEY STOP - Your boat is still floating. I said - Yes, of course it is! He says - Well what are you going to do? I say - I'm going to pull forward. He says - Well then it won't be floating.....I say - Yaaa, that's the idea behind a trailer. He just walked away mad.....:huh::huh:
 
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