Fulton Marine Trailer Accessory, Boat Guide Kit, 50 in. (a pair)FultonOriginal price was $200.00. Current price is $185.54.In Stock
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Fulton has produced marine and utility trailer hardware for more than a century, and its jacks, winches and couplers are a standard for light and medium-duty trailering. The XLT and F2 series cover swivel and fixed jacks, hand and powered winches from 1,500 to 3,200 pounds, and couplers built to keep working in wet, salty conditions.
With more than a hundred years of production behind it, Fulton has become the reference point for light and medium-duty trailer hardware, particularly on the marine side. That environment is the toughest test a trailer component faces. A boat trailer is reversed into fresh or salt water on every launch and left to sit wet, which finds every weakness in plating, sealing and material choice. Fulton's stated position is that the brand performs best when the weather is at its worst, and its product engineering reflects that. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Draw-Tite, Bulldog, Tekonsha and Wesbar.
Marine and utility jacks anchor the line. The XLT Series marine jack uses a bolt-through swivel mount built from three-dimensionally formed heavy-gauge steel stampings with a proprietary bushing material, a combination chosen to minimise deflection under tongue load while keeping the swivel action working after years of exposure. The F2 Series takes corrosion resistance further as the industry's only extruded aluminium marine jack with an anodised finish, which removes the rust problem at its source rather than coating over it. The wider trailer jack range covers topwind, sidewind and drop-leg configurations.
Trailer winches pull boats onto bunks and rollers. XLT Series winches use efficient gear ratios, full-length drum bearings, oil-impregnated shaft bushings and a Comfort Grip handle that makes the last few turns under load bearable, in 1,500 and 1,800 pound capacities. F2 Series winches use an enclosed frame for a cleaner look and added protection, in 1,600, 2,000 and 3,200 pound models, including two-speed options that trade line speed for cranking effort.
Couplers complete the range, including A-frame couplers matched to common tongue sizes and load ratings, serving boat owners, utility trailer users and trailer manufacturers.
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The manual states these guides 'may not fit all trailers/boats setups.' Compatibility depends on your trailer frame tubing size and boat configuration. Before purchasing, verify that your trailer frame can accommodate the U-bolts and that the mounting hardware, brackets, and tube ends will not contact the underside of your boat during loading or unloading. Contact Cequent Performance Products at 1-800-632-3290 or www.cequentgroup.com to confirm fitment for your specific trailer.
The BGR20 is designed to mount on trailer frames using U-bolts and saddle clamps. Compatibility depends on your trailer frame tubing size and boat configuration. The manual states these guides 'may not fit all trailers/boats setups.' Before purchasing, verify that your trailer frame can accommodate the U-bolts and that the mounting hardware will not contact the underside of your boat during loading or unloading. Contact Cequent Performance Products at 1-800-632-3290 for fitment confirmation.
Yes. You must drill pilot holes: two 1/8" diameter pilot holes through the silver vinyl cap and PVC tube for the self-tapping screws, and one 1/8" diameter vent hole through the PVC tube wall just below the cap. The mounting plate holes must match your trailer frame tubing, but the manual does not specify whether drilling the mounting plate is required.
No drilling is required for the BGR20. Installation uses U-bolts and saddle clamps that slide over the trailer frame. However, you must select mounting strap holes that fit your trailer frame tubing.
The manual recommends a Phillips-head screwdriver and specifies that you should drill 1/8" diameter pilot holes and a vent hole. A drill with a 1/8" bit is required. The manual does not list other required tools.
A Phillips-head screwdriver is required. The manual does not specify other tools needed.
Tighten the 3/8" mounting hardware (lock washer and hex nut on each U-bolt) to 15 ft-lbs of torque. The manual specifies this in Step 10 of the BGR20 installation.
The manual does not specify a torque value for the GB44 or GB150 U-bolt fasteners. It instructs you to 'tighten 3/8" nuts firmly, being careful not to collapse PVC tube around the frame member,' but does not provide a torque specification.
Check the hardware for proper tightness every time the trailer will be in use. Tighten if necessary. This applies to both GB44/GB150 and BGR20 models.
The manual covers three models: GB44 (upright PVC tube guide), GB150 (upright PVC tube guide), and BGR20 (carpeted roller guide). GB44 and GB150 use similar mounting methods with some differences in assembly. BGR20 uses a different mounting approach with a carpeted roller instead of a rigid tube.
Cequent Performance Products warrants Bulldog and Fulton boat guides for five years from the date of purchase, provided installation and use conform to the manual instructions. The warranty covers material and workmanship defects, excluding normal wear and tear, abuse, misuse, improper installation, and unauthorized modifications. To claim warranty, contact Cequent at 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170, 1-800-632-3290, with your model number and purchase receipt.
Yes. The manual states the guides 'can also be installed below trailer frame by turning hardware around to fit your boat/trailer setup better.' However, you must ensure that U-bolts do not extend too high, as this could cause damage to the boat. You must verify that the mounting hardware, brackets, and tube ends do not contact the boat underside during loading or unloading.
Do not mount the guide directly behind tail lights or in an area that obstructs the view of the lights from behind or the side of the trailer. The boat must be centered and square on the trailer to properly install, locate, and adjust the boat guides. Position the guide so that the upright contacts the rub rails of the boat with slight pressure to minimize vibration during trailering.
Before installation, verify that none of the mounting hardware, brackets, or the end of the mounting tube will contact the underside of the boat when loading or unloading. The boat must be centered and square on the trailer. Select a mounting location that does not obstruct tail lights. Ensure your trailer frame tubing is compatible with the U-bolt holes in the mounting plate or straps.
The rounded bolt heads must face the rear of the trailer to minimize exposure to the boat hull when loading. Failure to assemble the carriage bolts in this configuration could result in property damage. Insert the two 5/16" carriage bolts through the holes from the rear of the trailer so the rounded heads point backward.
1. Place the upright PVC tube over the end of the mounting tube so the holes align. 2. Insert two 5/16" carriage bolts through the holes from the rear of the trailer, with rounded heads facing the rear. 3. Place 5/16" hardware (lock washer, flat washer, and hex nut) on each carriage bolt as shown in Fig. 3. 4. Tighten until the bolt's square neck pulls into the upright tube. Do not over-tighten to avoid cracking the PVC.
1. Select holes in the mounting plate that best fit your trailer frame tubing. 2. Insert U-bolts through the holes as shown in Fig. 2. 3. Start a 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut onto each U-bolt but do not tighten yet. 4. Slip the mounting channel through the U-bolts and position the leg of the boat guide into the channel. 5. Position the square end of the PVC tube at the approximate desired location with the bend pointing upward. 6. Hand-tighten the nuts so the tube is held in place.
1. Place the silver vinyl cap over the top end of the PVC tube. 2. Screw two self-tapping screws through the cap and into the PVC tube. It is recommended to drill 1/8" diameter pilot holes through the cap and PVC tube first to ease installation. 3. Drill a small 1/8" diameter vent hole through one wall of the PVC tube just below the cap. 4. Position the screws in line with the front/back of the boat/trailer to avoid scratching the boat.
1. Slightly loosen the mounting U-bolts just enough to allow adjustment of the mounting tubes so the upright contacts the rub rails of the boat. 2. Keep the tube leg flat on the surface of the frame so it may be tightened evenly. 3. Apply slight pressure against the boat to minimize vibration during trailering. 4. Tighten the 3/8" nuts firmly, being careful not to collapse the PVC tube around the frame member. 5. Adjust tension by tightening or loosening front or back U-bolts. Tension should be equal on both sides of the boat.
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, insert a self-tapping screw and lock-washer into the LOWER hole of the mounting tube and tighten by hand (do not over-tighten). 2. Place the carpeted roller over the mounting tube. 3. Insert the Fulton cap into the top of the mounting tube, align the hole in the cap with the hole in the tube, and insert and tighten by hand a self-tapping screw and lock washer. 4. Determine the approximate desired location of the mounting tube. 5. Put U-bolts through saddle clamps. 6. Position the mounting tube on top of the trailer frame and slide U-bolts (with clamps) over the tube on each side of the frame. 7. Select holes in the mounting straps that fit your trailer frame tubing. Place mounting straps over U-bolts with the flat surface against the frame. 8. Install 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut on each end of the U-bolts and finger-tighten. 9. Place a silver vinyl cap on the bottom end of the tube. 10. Adjust the mounting tubes so the guides lightly contact the sides of the boat and tighten the mounting hardware to 15 ft-lbs of torque. 11. Repeat all steps on the other side.
Drill 1/8" diameter pilot holes through the silver vinyl cap and the PVC tube. This eases installation of the self-tapping screws. Additionally, drill a small 1/8" diameter vent hole through one wall of the PVC tube just below the cap.
The manual requires drilling a small 1/8" diameter vent hole through one wall of the PVC tube just below the silver vinyl cap. The manual does not explain the purpose of this vent hole, but it is a required step in the installation.
GB44 uses the following fasteners: two self-tapping screws (for the silver vinyl cap), two 5/16" carriage bolts (to attach the upright tube to the mounting tube), 5/16" lock washers, 5/16" flat washers, 5/16" hex nuts, 3/8" U-bolts (for frame mounting), 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex nuts. The manual does not specify torque values for the U-bolt fasteners.
BGR20 uses the following fasteners: self-tapping screws with lock-washers (for the lower and upper mounting tube holes), 3/8" U-bolts (for frame mounting), 3/8" lock washers, 3/8" hex nuts, and a silver vinyl cap. The 3/8" mounting hardware should be tightened to 15 ft-lbs of torque.
Never position any part of your body under any portion of the boat guide or the load being supported. Do not allow children to play on or around the product or the load. Never come in contact with sharp corners and edges, as serious injury and property damage may result. Do not use boat guides as bumpers for loading the boat—they are guides only and using them as bumpers could cause damage. Always replace bent, broken, or worn parts before using the product.
Before installing and/or using the boat guide system, verify that none of the mounting hardware, brackets, or the end of the mounting tube contacts the underside of the boat when loading or unloading. Check the hardware for proper tightness every time the trailer will be in use and tighten if necessary. Always replace bent, broken, or worn parts before using the product.
Check the hardware for proper tightness every time the trailer will be in use. Tighten if necessary. Always replace bent, broken, or worn parts before using the product. The manual does not specify other maintenance requirements or retorque intervals.
The manual specifies that some adjustment may be required the first time you unload the boat. Beyond this, the manual instructs you to check hardware for proper tightness every time the trailer will be in use and tighten if necessary. No specific retorque interval is provided.
After installation, verify that none of the mounting hardware, brackets, or the end of the mounting tube contacts the underside of the boat when loading or unloading. Ensure the boat is centered and square on the trailer. For BGR20, some adjustment may be required the first time you unload the boat. Check all hardware for proper tightness before using the trailer.
Vibration can be caused by loose hardware or improper tension adjustment. First, check that all hardware is tight. For GB44/GB150, ensure that slight pressure is applied against the boat and that tension is equal on both sides of the boat. Adjust tension by tightening or loosening front or back U-bolts evenly. For BGR20, ensure the guides lightly contact the sides of the boat and that the mounting hardware is tightened to 15 ft-lbs of torque. Check hardware tightness every time the trailer will be in use.
The mounting hardware, brackets, or tube end may be positioned too high or the boat may not be centered and square on the trailer. Verify before installation that none of the mounting hardware, brackets, or the end of the mounting tube will contact the underside of the boat when loading or unloading. Ensure the boat is centered and square on the trailer. Reposition the guide or adjust the mounting location if necessary. For below-frame mounting, ensure U-bolts do not extend too high.
Over-tightening the fasteners can crack the PVC tube. When tightening the 3/8" U-bolt nuts, tighten firmly but be careful not to collapse the PVC tube around the frame member. When tightening the 5/16" carriage bolts on the GB44, do not over-tighten to avoid cracking the PVC. Use firm hand pressure but stop when you feel significant resistance.
The self-tapping screws holding the roller may be loose or not properly tightened. Ensure the screw in the LOWER hole of the mounting tube is tightened by hand (do not over-tighten), and the screw in the Fulton cap is also tightened by hand. Additionally, verify that the 3/8" U-bolt mounting hardware is tightened to 15 ft-lbs of torque. Check hardware tightness every time the trailer will be in use.
The manual states 'Some adjustment may be required the first time you unload the boat.' This is likely because the boat settles into the guides during the first loading and unloading cycle, and the guides may need to be repositioned to maintain light contact with the boat sides. Loosen the U-bolt fasteners slightly, adjust the mounting tubes so the guides lightly contact the boat, and retighten to 15 ft-lbs of torque.
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