Super Simple DIY Boat Trailer Guide Posts (3 YEAR UPDATE!)

[@Bentleymetalworx]

If you break those off you cant drive a boat. They guide not deflect. I need to do my jon boat trailer but have been having good luck just driving on. Thanks for the update. My 2018 offshore boat came with grey pvc pipe over aluminum post and it does not scratch the grey gelcoat.

[@instaphippsyfishing]

Good point lol! When I first added these to my trailer 3 years ago, it was because I didn't have any experience launching a boat and they really helped guide me onto the trailer. Now, same as you, I probably don't need them anymore to guide me on. The biggest benefit for me is being able to see the posts when backing the trailer down the boat launch when the boat isn't on it. With the boat on the trailer, I can see, but without the boat, I can't see my trailer because it sits pretty low. So the posts help a lot for that.