Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86576, White, 48-60 Inch Adjustable Height Trailer Guide-On

The Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86576 is a pair of adjustable-height guide-on posts designed to help center a boat during loading and retrieval, guiding the hull straight onto the trailer bunks or rollers. Each post is built from 14-gauge pre-galvanized steel with a black powder-coated finish for corrosion resistance and long-term strength, and is covered by a white, non-marring PVC sleeve that conceals the adjustment slots while protecting the hull from scratches and scuffs during contact. The posts use a floating design that keeps the top of the guide visible above the waterline as the boat moves on and off the trailer, making alignment easier in low-visibility or choppy launch conditions.

Height adjusts from 48 inches to 60 inches to match different boat and trailer combinations, and the mounting bracket allows 8 inches of width adjustment to fit the trailer's frame spacing. The mounting bracket is built to fit trailer frames that are 3 inches or 4 inches tall. The kit includes two white non-marring PVC covers, two 14-gauge steel weldment posts, barrel pins, O-rings, end caps, side mount dampers, U-bolts, locknuts, washers, and complete installation instructions, so everything needed for mounting to a compatible trailer frame is included.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86576
• Color: White
• Material: 14-Gauge Steel, PVC
• Height Adjustment Range: 48 inches to 60 inches
• Width Adjustment: 8 inches
• Frame Compatibility: Fits 3 inch and 4 inch tall trailer frames
• Finish: Black powder-coated steel posts with white PVC sleeve covers
• Weight: 26.7 pounds
• UPC: 081628865769
• Included Components: Two white non-marring PVC covers, two 14-gauge steel weldment posts, barrel pins, O-rings, end caps, side mount dampers, U-bolts, locknuts, washers, and installation instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

What height range does the Tie Down Engineering 86576 guide post adjust to? The 86576 guide post adjusts from 48 inches to 60 inches in height, letting it be set to match a specific boat and trailer combination.

Will this guide post fit my trailer frame? The mounting bracket on part 86576 fits trailer frames that are 3 inches or 4 inches tall, and the bracket allows 8 inches of width adjustment to match the frame spacing.

What color is part number 86576? Part 86576 is the white version of Tie Down Engineering's floating guide post; a black version is sold under a different part number.

What does 'floating' mean for this guide post? The floating design keeps the top of the post visible above the waterline as the boat moves on or off the trailer, making it easier to see for alignment during loading and launching.

What is the post made of? Each 86576 post is built from 14-gauge pre-galvanized steel with a black powder-coated finish, covered by a white non-marring PVC sleeve.

Will the guide post scratch my boat's hull? No. The white PVC sleeve on the 86576 post is designed to be non-marring and protects the hull from scratches or scuffs during contact.

What is included in the box with part 86576? The kit includes two white non-marring PVC covers, two 14-gauge steel weldment posts, barrel pins, O-rings, end caps, side mount dampers, U-bolts, locknuts, washers, and complete installation instructions.

How much does the 86576 guide post weigh? The Tie Down Engineering 86576 guide post weighs 26.7 pounds.

Is mounting hardware included with this guide post? Yes, part 86576 ships with all mounting hardware, including U-bolts, locknuts, washers, side mount dampers, and installation instructions.

Does the 86576 come as a single post or a pair? Part 86576 includes two posts and two PVC covers, providing a full pair for mounting on both sides of the trailer.

What is the UPC for the Tie Down Engineering 86576 guide post? The UPC for part 86576 is 081628865769.