rookie a little frustrated

[gasman24]

I just bought a new boat ( 1st ever ) . It is a 1448 MV alumacraft. I have a 25 merc jet for power. I have taken just about everyones word to help in this process and so far feel like I am doing well. Until I got to the trailer. I went with a cheap new one. I am not sure the exact size, but pretty sure it is close to the smallest you could get for my boat. On suggestion I bought some trailer guides. Instead of the long 2x4 type I got the roller guides ( great deal and I like the idea and the look better.) Now my buddys telling me they suck. Can someone shed some light cuz I reviewed these, and guy love them. Plus my buddy is one of those guys, if he doesn't have it, he doesn't like it. With my little aluminum riveted 14' I can't see adjusting the boat to be that tough and I am hoping the guides I got will get me in and out of the water great . I can adjust before I strap down.

 

[blouderback]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

I think you answered your own question: "... my buddy is one of those guys, if he doesn't have it, he doesn't like it. ". Rollers are great, I wish I had them on my trailer. Ask your buddy why they "suck".

 

[Silvertip]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

Agreed! You are questioning a purchase before you've tried it. It may turn out they aren't what you need but then again you may wonder how you got along without them. Be your own boss.

 

[Bondo]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

Ayuh,....

The only problem I've ever had with guides like those are,....
The ramps I use are Too Deep,+ the guides are underwater,+ Useless,....
'Cause they're Under the boat, not beside it......

 

[Rusty Boater]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

Hey gasman;

They work fine. I have two boats on trailers and they are bunk style (which are fine as well) i have buddies that have rollers and they work well. The only thing i would suggest is the amber colored poly rollers. I have seen the black one start breaking down and then they may scuff the hull. Looks like when someone leaves black marks on the floor in your kitchen.

 

[oops!]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

gassman

welcome to i boats!

dont sweat it.......yer fine......you aint got the weight to worry

cheers
oops

 

[gasman24]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

Thanks for th info . I was just concerned cuz I am trying to make the best purchases I can. And nothing sucks more than you tell someone you bought something, and they say it's a piece of sh**. One more thing I am looking for good battery operated universal navigation lights. All the one for sale around here look like cheap flashlights, any suggestions?

Thanks again

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: rookie a little frustrated

to be honest, they are not any more complicated than a flash light. i do recommend, investing in lcd lighting, far less electric usage, than standard bulb, and last much longer.
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