C.E. Smith 60" Post Guide-On With Unlighted Posts

The C.E. Smith 60" Post Guide-On With Unlighted Posts is a marine-grade trailer positioning system designed for operators who demand reliable visibility during water launches and trailer recovery operations. Originally engineered for commercial and personal watercraft applications, this guide-on assembly solves a critical problem: maintaining visual reference to your trailer's location when backing down a ramp into water where the trailer becomes submerged and visibility is compromised. Law enforcement and military personnel who operate waterborne equipment understand that proper trailer alignment prevents costly damage and ensures safe, repeatable launches under challenging conditions.

This 60-inch assembly utilizes two-inch diameter PVC tubes as primary visual reference posts, providing high-contrast sighting markers visible from the operator's position during backing maneuvers. The unlighted design eliminates battery dependency and reduces maintenance complexity—a tactical advantage in field environments where power availability is uncertain. Constructed to withstand saltwater and freshwater exposure, the PVC material resists corrosion and UV degradation while remaining lightweight at 23.6 pounds. The posts are mounted to establish a wide stance for maximum depth-of-field visibility, allowing operators to gauge lateral and longitudinal trailer position simultaneously during low-visibility launch sequences.

This guide-on system benefits tactical teams operating amphibious vessels, disaster response units, and specialized military units requiring trailer-based equipment deployment over water. The 25-inch width and 49-inch overall height place it within standard trailer widths while remaining visible above most water surfaces during backing. Installation occurs at the trailer frame, typically at or near the tongue area. Compatibility extends across most trailer configurations; verify mounting surface flatness and structural integrity prior to attachment. Operators in coastal, riverine, and flood-response roles will find this unlighted post design particularly valuable where electrical systems require isolation from saltwater environments.