I have trailer guides on my pontoon trailer but they don't work well. I really like the dual angled trailer guides in your video. I have searched and searched but can't find this style with an "A" shaped angle. This looks like what I've been hunting for but haven't found them. One of the other comments suggested PMI Marine but they don't have anything that looks like this. Would love a link or information on where they were acquired.
I would not tie the rear like that. What holds the boat down? If you hit large enough hole or dip in the road, the boat could raise off the bunks four or more inches. The retractable straps that bolt to the trailer works great, and very easy and quick. What is wrong with using them? They are always there, never get left behind or removed to use for something else.
Several people seem to be searching for those boat guides. They wouldn't be that hard to make. It's just a 2x4, heavy metal strapping, and a few U bolts. It's a little late in the season, but if we have a nice day I will make some. If there's enough interest, I'll make a video.
Where can you buy those load guides? The current in the inter coastal here in Volusia county is extremely strong, add the wind, and it can be a challenge to line up our 25’ Bennington
If there's a dock or shore on the advantageous side, a mate can throw line and another mate hold the boat straight, taking up the slack while the captain guides the front onto the trailer under power.. Or become good at judging the wind, while coming in at an angle, letting the wind bring the back around as you aim the front. When it's aligned you should have the front ready to power onto the trailer carefully. You need some practice. Like parallel parking a box truck.
Word of advice, when pulling the boat up with the winch, don't stand at face level with the winch. If a strap busts, you'll have a busted face. I always stand on top of the trailer and reel in the winch, keeping it around my stomach / torso area.
I'm a river boater, there's always a current flow, and when I line the fronts up over the bunks I need to get on fast!.. because the current 'bends' the rear of the boat over to one side, making it want to jump the bunks. Maybe the guides are what I need.. the 'outside post' guides do not work. They provide and axel for the boat to pivot off of.
' better use a shift '' N '' as neutral with the boat trailer while slow down to the ramp water... never use a shift '' R '' as reverse go down ramp to the water
That back strap setup doesn’t seem correct. If one breaks or comes loose, the other strap is then completely useless. If you strap straight down to the trailer… and one breaks… the other is still effective.
I have trailer guides on my pontoon trailer but they don't work well. I really like the dual angled trailer guides in your video. I have searched and searched but can't find this style with an "A" shaped angle. This looks like what I've been hunting for but haven't found them. One of the other comments suggested PMI Marine but they don't have anything that looks like this.
Would love a link or information on where they were acquired.
I would not tie the rear like that. What holds the boat down? If you hit large enough hole or dip in the road, the boat could raise off the bunks four or more inches. The retractable straps that bolt to the trailer works great, and very easy and quick. What is wrong with using them? They are always there, never get left behind or removed to use for something else.
trailer side mirrors really help.
do they make any guides for tritoon boats? the wind and current in the intercostal make it impossible to load by myself
Several people seem to be searching for those boat guides. They wouldn't be that hard to make. It's just a 2x4, heavy metal strapping, and a few U bolts. It's a little late in the season, but if we have a nice day I will make some. If there's enough interest, I'll make a video.
Where can I get those style of guides.
Great content
Great video thanks
Where can you buy those load guides?
The current in the inter coastal here in Volusia county is extremely strong, add the wind, and it can be a challenge to line up our 25’ Bennington
Hey Keith! Did you find load guides that work for you?
did you find anything? im up in saint augustine with the same issue
I always like to unplug my electrical connectors to the trailer from my truck while launching & replugging after loading,, but thats just me
Its my understanding that applied to the old type of bulbs, its not necessary for the new LED's.
Nerd
That looked great, but every time I approach my back end swings out, this is on a lake and its always enough wind to blow me off, no river currents.
If there's a dock or shore on the advantageous side, a mate can throw line and another mate hold the boat straight, taking up the slack while the captain guides the front onto the trailer under power.. Or become good at judging the wind, while coming in at an angle, letting the wind bring the back around as you aim the front. When it's aligned you should have the front ready to power onto the trailer carefully. You need some practice. Like parallel parking a box truck.
I have looked for the same style "Load Guides" but have not been able to find them. What brand are they & where can I buy them?
Hello I'm watching Ur video where do I buy those load guides can't find them.
Word of advice, when pulling the boat up with the winch, don't stand at face level with the winch. If a strap busts, you'll have a busted face. I always stand on top of the trailer and reel in the winch, keeping it around my stomach / torso area.
Watch out for the family jewels!🤪
Where can the guides be brought?
Gray how is your Burmington pontoon boat versus Barlet
Do you have a link for those trailer guides?
PMI Marine has them & they ship out fast
Where can you purchase the load guides show in video.
I have been looking for AFrame guides… where can someone purchase some
Where can i find those load guides?
on some trailers ive noticed a small notch where a square type style key can go into, anyone know what that is for?
Where do I find this product I've looked everywhere
What make are those guides?I cant find them.
I'm a river boater, there's always a current flow, and when I line the fronts up over the bunks I need to get on fast!.. because the current 'bends' the rear of the boat over to one side, making it want to jump the bunks. Maybe the guides are what I need.. the 'outside post' guides do not work. They provide and axel for the boat to pivot off of.
Why the hell wont yall tell us where you got those guides
That is not how you tie the rear of the boat down.
Yeah he doesn’t know 😂 straps rubbing on the sharp edge of the lifting strakes will get cut over time.
But that’s Bennington for ya!
Not sure crossing the tie down straps under the center pontoon is a good idea, appears you are putting upward pressure on the center rear toon.
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better use a shift '' N '' as neutral with the boat trailer while slow down to the ramp water...
never use a shift '' R '' as reverse go down ramp to the water
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easy , no cross wind
That back strap setup doesn’t seem correct. If one breaks or comes loose, the other strap is then completely useless. If you strap straight down to the trailer… and one breaks… the other is still effective.
hi naomi
Park and ebrake my friend.
Who is the purple hair freak?