Guide On Project

[BottomDweller]

I decided to do a trailer guide-on project. I believe I got the idea to use a ladder stabilizer from a posting from "Waterwings" and "BYOB Fishing." I purchased a ladder stabilizer, 2" PVC, PVC caps, some eye bolts, and U-bolts. I cut the stabilizer and PVC in half, drilled some holes, fitted the PVC and stabilizer together and bolted them down to the trailer. Here's what I have.

 

[BottomDweller]

Cut the stabilizer in half.

 

[BottomDweller]

Cut the PVC pipe in half.

 

[BottomDweller]

Capped the 2 PVC pieces.

 

[BottomDweller]

Connected the PVC to the stabilizer pieces.

 

[BottomDweller]

Connected each PVC/stabilizer half combination to pre-drilled holes in trailer.

 

[BottomDweller]

Trailer Guide-on picture..... I also added a U-bolt on each side for reinforcement.

 

[BottomDweller]

Final product...

 

[BottomDweller]

Side view...

 

[crazymanme2]

Nice work.Very ingenious =D>

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

What was your total cost?

 

[BottomDweller]

Approximately $32

 

[ober51]

This is exactly what I did for my boat - found it on the net somewhere. Ladder stabilizer, some galvanized hardware, and you have guideons. They work great.

 

[irishfan]

Bought a set of 60" guide ons like that in the bargain cave at cabelas for $29.99. Hardware and all. Cut the pvc down to 40" and put them on. Right place at the right time though.

 

[BYOB Fishing]

Those look great. I love mine, After getting them on, I can't imagine loading the boat without them...

Matt

 

[Lawdog]

Excellent! That might come in handy at a particular ramp I have in mind with a strong side current. Very nice work and thanks for taking the time to post up your steps.

 

[Outdoorsman]

Wow...awsome idea and excellent end result....you should get them patented and sell them.....best I have seen....

 

[Loggerhead Mike]

do you mind if i copy your design? =D>

 

[Truckmechanic]

do you mind if i copy your design? =D>

I was thinking the same thing...What size PVC did you use to go over the stabalizer? how did you fasten the stabilizer to the PVC?

 

[BottomDweller]

Be my guest with copying the design. I actually got the idea from a couple other members. I used 2 inch PVC. The PVC fits really snug to the stabilizer, so I have not added an extra bolt to attach the PVC to the stabilizer but plan to add a bolt or maybe even a cable tie. When I do this I'll post another pic.