Aluminum Guidepost Stanchion Kit
Aluminum Guidepost Stanchion Kit
The Aluminum Guidepost Stanchion Kit is designed to install aluminum boat cradles and aluminum boat lifts. Made from 6061-T6 US aluminum. The kit features a “no-weld” design. Fits all BH-USA aluminum boat cradles and aluminum boat lifts. Easy to install on preexisting boat cradle beams. Allows 2 in. ID PVC pipe to slide over the stanchion.
Includes all stainless steel mounting fasteners.
Optional Capped White PVC Guidepost and Guidepost Bumpers are sold separately.
Kits Includes:
Guidepost Stanchion
Guidepost Stanchion Backup Plate
1/2 in. x (Length Varies) Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolts
1/2 in. Stainless Steel Split Lock Washers
1/2 in. Stainless Steel Nuts
The number of fasteners varies by kit size option.
Installation
The fastener bolts go through the stanchion mounting holes through the backplate and are secured with a lock washer and nut. The cradle beam being in the middle allows the stanchion to “clamp” tight onto the cradle beam. Then use an optional guidepost to slide on top of the stanchion.
Specifications
| Size: | 6 in. |
8 in. | 10 in. |
| Dimensions: | 24 in. L x 1 15/16 in. | 24 in. L x 1 15/16 in. | 28 in. L x 1 15/16 in. |
| Inner Diameter: | 1 3/16 in. | 1 3/16 in. | 1 3/16 in. |
| Material: | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Thickness: | 3/8 in. | 3/8 in. | 3/8 in. |
| Accepts: | 2 in. ID PVC pipe | 2 in. ID PVC pipe | 2 in. ID PVC Pipe |
| Backup Plate Dimensions: | 14 in. L x 2 in. (per flange) | 14 in. L x 2 in. (per flange) | 14 in. L x 2 in. (per flange) |
| Mounting Holes: | 2 (through the pipe) |
2 (through the pipe) | 2 (through the pipe) |
| Hole Size: | 9/16 in. | 9/16 in. | 9/16 in. |
| Measurement Between Holes: | 7 in. (center-to-center) | 9 in. (center-to-center) | 11 in. (center-to-center) |
| Bolt Type: | Hex head | Hex Head | Hex head |
| Bolt Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Bolt Size: | 1/2 in. x 6 in. | 1/2 in. x 8 in. | 1/2 in. x 10 in. |
| Washer Type: | Lock | Lock | Lock |
| Washer Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Washer Size: | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. |
| Nut Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Nut Size: | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. |
Product Overview
- Add to existing aluminum boat cradles and aluminum boat lifts
- Includes stanchion, backup plate, and fasteners
- Stainless steel fasteners
- Clamps onto the cradle beam
- Allows 2 in. ID PVC pipe to slide over
- The Kit does not include guideposts or bumpers
