side guides on bunk trailer

[flagem2]

I have my 1st bunk trailer and opted for no side guides. Are they worth putting on or will I be fine loading without. Looks like alot of guys don't have them on around here.

[Phil T]

If you load your boat when/where there is a strong side wind, you'll appreciate them. If you fish smaller, sheltered waters, you won't notice.

[Burr]

I don't have them on mine, and I've never missed them.

Don't have any scratches on the sides of my boat from side guides either...

[Jim L]

Originally Posted by Burr

I don't have them on mine, and I've never missed them.

Don't have any scratches on the sides of my boat from side guides either...

I agree!! And I don't miss them either

[dtmg]

I have them on my trailer and are nice by yourseld in a side wind and I do not have any scratches on the side of my boat from them. Like anything take care of them and they will do what their meant to do.

[Phil T]

If you decide to add them, don't do as I did and get 4' long side boards. Do like my neighbor and get them as long as the parallel sides of the trailer (his are at least 8' long).
To minimize visible scratches, set them so they contact any spray rails your hull has.

[hiliner]

Load in a river with current and you will appreciate them.

[Morton]

you will find that they also give you a 3 point reference for power loading so you can line up easier ... especially on difficult ramps.

Morton

[Dogbreath]

I have them and they are great in a wind. In a strong wind, they prevent you from being really loaded crooked.
I also look at them before pulling out of the water to see if the gap between them and the boat is the same or close on both sides. This tells me that I am loaded straight. Not a big investment and can come in real handy - like a fire extinguisher.

[grizzley]

I use them. Very usefull in current or wind.