{"product_id":"tie-down-engineering-floating-guide-post-86576-white-48-60-inch-adjustable-height-trailer-guide-on","title":"Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86576, White, 48-60 Inch Adjustable Height Trailer Guide-On","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie Down Engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86576\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-Gauge Steel, PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight Adjustment Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 inches to 60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 3 inch and 4 inch tall trailer frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black powder-coated steel posts with white PVC sleeve covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.7 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 081628865769\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat height range does the Tie Down Engineering 86576 guide post adjust to?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this guide post fit my trailer frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is part number 86576?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part 86576 is the white version of Tie Down Engineering's floating guide post; a black version is sold under a different part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'floating' mean for this guide post?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the post made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the guide post scratch my boat's hull?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the box with part 86576?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the 86576 guide post weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tie Down Engineering 86576 guide post weighs 26.7 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs mounting hardware included with this guide post?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, part 86576 ships with all mounting hardware, including U-bolts, locknuts, washers, side mount dampers, and installation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 86576 come as a single post or a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part 86576 includes two posts and two PVC covers, providing a full pair for mounting on both sides of the trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UPC for the Tie Down Engineering 86576 guide post?\u003c\/strong\u003e The UPC for part 86576 is 081628865769.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tie Down Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49017659621595,"sku":"T-D-86576","price":179.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/61KaroTYoVL.jpg?v=1785331070","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/tie-down-engineering-floating-guide-post-86576-white-48-60-inch-adjustable-height-trailer-guide-on","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}