Easy PVC Guide Poles for Your Boat Trailer
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- When my boat was off the trailer, this tiny rig was very hard to back down the ramp because it is low and hard to see. It was also hard to line the boat up on the trailer (especially in strong winds). Adding PVC guide poles will help both of these issues. There are many different ways to do this, but I went for a method that was cost-effective and still very strong. Hopefully, this helps with your boat trailer project!
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Great job, I did the same thing. I put the caps on and just drilled a small air hole in the top center of the cap and never had a problem with air pressure in the pipe. Great build, your vid will save a bunch of people money. Thx
Great idea. You can bend pvc with a little heat as well. You might consider a slight bend to remove some tension.
This was a brilliant idea. If those pipes are too tight, use a heat gun and slightly bend the pipe.
Great video. I need to do same thing for my grandsons 12’ boat
I won’t buy pre manufactured set as they require modification many time
We are only 1 mile from launch. Don’t need anything fancy
Just ease to load in dark in a chute like rectangular shape
I will do 2 at rear and 2 at front of trailer
Cause I don’t want it to go sideways at front of boat
Basically a chute
Have designed this on my Jon boat now and works great especially in hrs y river current
Think I will do 4’ high can always splice 2’ sections and makes for a higher visibility point for loading and backing down trailer
Also will connect 2.5” U brackets with nylon 3/8” nuts for more solid non loosing effect
You did a great job and sound in the video. We appreciate all your efforts
Looks good. I like the tighter fit you achieved. Sort of holds the boat on long enough to get it out of the water. Definitely my next project, thanks for the vidya 🤙
Yep - that tight hold helps a lot when launching it by myself.
Thanks for the information I've been thinking about this for a while instead of buying something off Amazon for 10 times as much.
Like the idea, I’m looking into doing something for my car hauler because it’s so low and can’t see it. But you gave me a few ideas I’m going to mess with.
That's a good idea, more sturdy than those L brackets.
Pretty cool idea, way better than the angle bracket with one screw! Now, since your boat is as wide as your trailer, you could actually also glue in some 45degree corners and this extend the pipe from the bracket a bit. I think I’ll go that route as well. Thanks for the vid!
Gluing in the 45s is a pretty good idea. I have found that I actually like how tight this holds the boat when I am loading it on the trailer by myself.
@@AdventureOne cool, in your case, maybe you can slide another larger pipe over the pipes like a roller.
@@makingcookingfixing great idea! That will definitely be in version 2!
Loved the way you did it. I had the same problem with my Jon boat and also used pvc pipe only I did make them taller.
If you add a plastic wedge where you attach the PVC pipe with the clamps it would give you the right angle so your pipe is not so tight to your boat.
I need to say this is so smart!! But i do have to wonder... that cap is probably gonna scratch your boat. Its right under the rub rail?
Great Idea Doing this today
Looking good. Maybe a little taller. But to each their own. You could always just drill a small hole in the top of the cap to vent air, not that its be an issue of floating, but whatever if you wish. Thanks for the video and the idea.
After using these a few times now, I agree taller would be better. The current height works fine, but taller would be easier to see the small trailer on steep ramps
This cap? You can drill little holes in the top and put little amber lights in them and you can see your trailer at night. Makes it easy to see where the trailer is at.
Just saying
Can you see the unloaded trailer when backing up into the launch? Seems kind of low. The fit is too tight. Vibration when transporting boat up the highway may damage boat cover. Just my thoughts
The struggle is real without guideposts. I bought two different makes for over 100 each a decade ago and they are both rusting out having only worked in freshwater the entire time. The smarter way to go is for us to make our own on the cheap.
That’s a great Idea. But I think I want to put my tail lights on there.
Those d rings will rust? You need galvanized or stainless steel?
@@davidj7607 stainless. They cost twice as much, but they are worth it
Think I’d add pool noodle foam also.
You could have also bought some forty-fives and brought it out a little bit to take the tension off
How did these hold up when subjected to pressures they take when in real world use? I want to do this but would like to be sure they will hold up. Thank you!
They are still holding up great! My only regret was not making them taller. Taller guides would be easier to see from the truck and from the water on steep/deep ramps
I’d go with the 10 ft pipe so I can see the pipe when I’m backing the trailer in the water
And make the posts 4 ft long and spray paint the end caps fire engine red
Bravo!😊
Back of ur boat should be even with back of yr trailer..Need to move your boat forward
Drill a little hole in the top of the pvc cap. Air problem solved.
A year later, I made a slight improvement. Watch it here: ruclips.net/video/OLlRzgnhQRQ/видео.html