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whalerron posted 03-21-2014 09:49 PM ET (US)
I bought a used 2004 220 Dauntless and I need to buy a trailer for the boat. What are your thoughts about the PVC upright guides which are mounted at the rear of a boat trailer? I have never used this type of guide before and I would like to know if you think I need them for this boat's new trailer. Thanks.
Binkster posted 03-22-2014 07:16 AM ET (US)
I use PVC upright guides on every trailered boat Iv'e had for the past 30 years. Once you get used to the convenience you don't want to be without them. I assume that they will be built using 2" PVC. They will be alot more ridged if you go the Home Depot and buy 1 1/2" wood closet pole and drop the pieces down inside the PVC.
rich
jimh posted 03-22-2014 08:15 AM ET (US)
Adding tall PVC guide posts to my trailer was a great improvement.
myakka posted 03-22-2014 03:26 PM ET (US)
You don't need them but they do help.
whalerron posted 03-22-2014 03:45 PM ET (US)
I guess even boats with lower gunnels will benefit from the uprights. I will install the uprights on the trailer. Thanks.
mtwilling posted 03-22-2014 06:18 PM ET (US)
Yes, you want them. It makes backing an unloaded trailer much easier with the increased visibility, loading the boat is easier, particular in windy conditions, and you have the option of installing "pipe lights" so that your tail lights at the top of post and out of the water when you launch.
Chuck Tribolet posted 03-22-2014 08:18 PM ET (US)
They are critical if you have a cross current, either steady,
or due to wave action.
Chuck
whalerron posted 03-25-2014 08:59 PM ET (US)
I have yet to find anyone who could tell me why I don't want the uprights. So, I ordered the trailer with the uprights.
Tom Hemphill posted 03-26-2014 05:20 PM ET (US)
This thread inspired me to finally order a set (from Ve-Ve, Inc.) for the trailer under my classic 16 foot Whaler. It is a small price to pay to reduce the drama inherent in launching and retrieving.
JTC posted 03-26-2014 08:58 PM ET (US)
One of the most satisfying upgrades I've installed!

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Author	Topic: Do I need uprights on trailer for 22 Dauntless?
whalerron	posted 03-21-2014 09:49 PM ET (US) I bought a used 2004 220 Dauntless and I need to buy a trailer for the boat. What are your thoughts about the PVC upright guides which are mounted at the rear of a boat trailer? I have never used this type of guide before and I would like to know if you think I need them for this boat's new trailer. Thanks.
Binkster	posted 03-22-2014 07:16 AM ET (US) I use PVC upright guides on every trailered boat Iv'e had for the past 30 years. Once you get used to the convenience you don't want to be without them. I assume that they will be built using 2" PVC. They will be alot more ridged if you go the Home Depot and buy 1 1/2" wood closet pole and drop the pieces down inside the PVC. rich
jimh	posted 03-22-2014 08:15 AM ET (US) Adding tall PVC guide posts to my trailer was a great improvement.
myakka	posted 03-22-2014 03:26 PM ET (US) You don't need them but they do help.
whalerron	posted 03-22-2014 03:45 PM ET (US) I guess even boats with lower gunnels will benefit from the uprights. I will install the uprights on the trailer. Thanks.
mtwilling	posted 03-22-2014 06:18 PM ET (US) Yes, you want them. It makes backing an unloaded trailer much easier with the increased visibility, loading the boat is easier, particular in windy conditions, and you have the option of installing "pipe lights" so that your tail lights at the top of post and out of the water when you launch.
Chuck Tribolet	posted 03-22-2014 08:18 PM ET (US) They are critical if you have a cross current, either steady, or due to wave action. Chuck
whalerron	posted 03-25-2014 08:59 PM ET (US) I have yet to find anyone who could tell me why I don't want the uprights. So, I ordered the trailer with the uprights.
Tom Hemphill	posted 03-26-2014 05:20 PM ET (US) This thread inspired me to finally order a set (from Ve-Ve, Inc.) for the trailer under my classic 16 foot Whaler. It is a small price to pay to reduce the drama inherent in launching and retrieving.
JTC	posted 03-26-2014 08:58 PM ET (US) One of the most satisfying upgrades I've installed!