The 9 Best Boat loading guides (2023 reviews)

The latest extreme max boat loading guide is an absolute beast in terms of its features, and rightfully takes the top spot with ease. It will work on your 12 foot boat trailer. They are built for bigger craft and are very solid and quality making the process of getting the boat on the trailer so simple Ray Charles can do it on a windy day. The roller guide is sturdy and the value is good. They work great, and install easily.

These Roller Guides are easy to install, and make it so much easier to load the boat on the trailer. They just guide the boat from the outside of the hull, but easy to wipe off. The rollers do make very light scuff marks on the hull, but are easy to wipe off.

Why We Like This:

Makes putting the boat on the trailer a piece of cake
Smooth rolling action makes loading, unloading easier than static poles
Great addition to a boat trailer
Easy to install and a life saver on windy days

Best For bass Boat: CE Smith Boat loading guide

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Not everyone likes to purchase guide for their daily purpose, but the ce smith boat loading guide would be an anomoly. They make boat loading on poor landings easy. They have hard rubber rollers that will not damage your boat, and the mounting hardware is very solid and heavy gauge. It is galvanized steel and should last. This will make for a smoother and faster retrieval out of the water with no overs trying to get the boat out of the water and tying up the ramp.

It comes with the boat is very nice, but there is a lot of extra space between the bunks and the boat. There should be a little space between the roller and the hull after the boat is on the trailer. It is easy to install and they really help to guide the boat onto the trailer.

Why We Like This:

Super easy to install, make sure you measure your frame
Easy install, fits boat and trailer great
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With light: ECOTRIC Boat loading guide

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate guide. The ecotric boat loading guide is exactly that - it's a simple guide that hits all the right notes. It is a great guide to help trailer your boat. It includes one pair of 2’ bunk-style trailer guide-ons, hardware shown in the picture. It helps you load your boat in windy conditions, can be mounted on top of your trailer frame or below for extra height adjustment.

These bunks are easy to install, and they are perfect for a 16 foot or smaller boat trailer. The wood is very light. It is designed for marine use. It is perfect for a small boat, to 16 feet, bigger you might want something bigger. It is easy to install and modify to fit any trailer.

Why We Like This:

Great bumpers, and back up guides
Works perfectly for a 17.5 foot boat
Strong, will make loading boat a lot easier

Best For pontoon: VEVOR Boat loading guide

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Best part: vevor boat loading guide costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. These boat trailer guides are suitable for ski boats, fishing boats, or sailboat trailers, and they make loading the boat so much easier. It is made of 0.12" thick steel and are powder-coated, so they work great against saltwater and do not easily bend or rust. The metal pole that the PVC slides over should be larger and longer.

These guides align the boat in just the right spot. It comes with 10cm/ 3.94' long bolts. The installation is a snap and is functioning quite well. It is a must if you fish alone. These are compatible with trailer frames less than 3" wide and 4-1/4" tall.

Why We Like This:

Helps load the boat on the trailer
Good brand reputation

Best For Boat Trailer Bunk: VEVOR Boat loading guide

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Next on the list, we've got yet another guide that manages to win our hearts. It's the vevor boat loading guide and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient guide you can buy. These boat trailer guides are suitable for ski boats, fishing boats, or sailboat trailers, and they make loading the boat so much easier. The hardware, U-bolts etc., is thin and very flimsy. These trailer guide-ons contain two 3-mm thick steel brackets and two 20" boards covered with carpet. It is made of sturdy steel and are powder-coated, so they work great against saltwater and do not easily bend or rust. The width of the brackets can be adjusted according to your needs, extending to 15 inches each side. The rails come with carpet on them and the Hardware is separate so you don't have to use it if you don't want. The bunk mount is well built.

Why We Like This:

Lot of satisfied buyers
Good investment for long term

Best With bracket: Veve Inc. Boat loading guide

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Next on the list, we've got yet another guide that manages to win our hearts. It's the veve inc. boat loading guide and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient guide you can buy. The VE-VE boat trailer guide-on is a quality product. They're very sturdy and well made. The steel bars are 3/8" thick x 2" wide. The T-948-G ( which is where you sent this from) is galvanized for salt or fresh water use & is a grayish color.

These are fully wrapped with brackets attached. The guide ons are very strong with the two mounting brackets on each side. They can pretty much be placed wherever you want to or need to build your trailer. It will last a long time.

Why We Like This:

Good, heavy duty galvanized product with proper mounting hardware included
Easy to install and very adjustable
Well built, strong does the job with ease

Best For Jon Boat: KUAFU Boat loading guide

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate guide. The kuafu boat loading guide is exactly that - it's a simple guide that hits all the right notes. The boat trailer guide-on can save your time and energy when fishing or rafting alone. It is made of high quality metal, corrosion-resistant, sturdy and solid. It works well on big fish also. It is compatible with trailer frames up to 3" wide and 4" tall and anything smaller. It is great with current or wind. The hardware to install the equipment is top notch. It is very easy to install and adjust to your liking.

Why We Like This:

Make loading boat a breeze, keep your boat in line when loading
Makes the boat much easier to load on the trailer
Makes loading the boat so much nicer

Best For small and large frames: KUAFU Boat Trailer square guide

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Not everyone likes to purchase guide for their daily usage, but the kuafu boat trailer square guide would be an anomoly. U-bolts are suitable for small and large frames. The boat trailer post guide-ons are compatible with frames up to 3" w x 4-1/4" h. The inch posts with end caps can be securely attached to the tube, preventing the boat from being scratched. It easily adds to the frame and protects your boat.

The width of the boat guide-on can be easily adjusted to meet your needs. It includes necessary hardware & instruction.

Why We Like This:

Galvanized surface for extended service life
Good brand reputation

Best Feature: Easy To Install: HECASA Boat loading guide

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention hecasa boat loading guide for regular usage. These are the perfect replacement for your boat trailer guide on poles. It includes 2 boat trailer guide on poles, no hardware included. These brackets are made of high quality aluminum to prevent rust. They will prevent the boat from being scratched.

These are designed to keep your boat straight and make loading easy. It can be mounted on top or below of the trailer frame with u-bolts for both large and small frames. It has a professional engineer team and strict product inspection standards.

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