Expert Answers about Boat Trailer Parts

Boat Trailer Parts

Can a 3-1/2 Inch Spool Roller be Used in Place of a 4 Inch Spool Roller
The short rollers will only be a problem if they present gaps in coverage or are otherwise not large enough for where they make contact with the boat. And if the play in them is too much, that could cause the boat to shift in transit. You can take up the space using washers. Ideally, you would want to replace the rollers with the right size like the 4 inch spool roller # YR410Y-4 that you have referenced.
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What is the Inner Width for Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller # YR500YW-6P
I went out to the warehouse and pulled Yates boat roller # YR500YW-6P. The inside width where the shaft goes is 1-1/2 inches. I have included a link to a video review of this roller for you. Some related items you may also need are the retainer ring, # CE10981, and roller washer # CE10983.
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What Bunk-Style Guide-On For Boat Trailers Will Fit a 1 Inch Wide By 3 Inch Tall Trailer
You can install the Bunk-Style Guide-Ons # CE27600 with a bit of modification to fit your 1 inch wide by 3 inches tall trailer. The guide-on is designed to fit a trailer with a minimum of a 2 inch width, with that being said, the modification that would have to be made would be to insert a 1 inch wide solid block at the attachment points and continue installation as though you have a 2 inch wide trailer frame. At this time our manufacturers do not offer a bunk-style guide-on for trailers wi
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Roller Bunk Recommendation for a Boat Trailer With 8 Feet Bunks
Yes, you would want to use two sets of 4 foot roller bunks since your current bunks are 8 feet long. I would recommend you go with the Dutton-Lainson Boat Roller Bunks # DL21740. These roller bunks would have plenty of capacity and would be sized perfectly. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also. You may also be interested in purchasing Roller Bunk Brackets part # DL21742.
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Availability of 7-1/2-inch-long V-Shaped Replacement Keel Roller for Boat Trailer
My contact at Yates Rubber advises that a nominal 8-inch keel roller does not measure exactly 8 inches; typically they are slightly smaller than the specified size, much the way a piece of 2 x 4 lumber is not exactly 2-inches by 4-inches. I took measurements of several replacement rollers and confirmed that the 8-inch size generally measures 7-5/16 (just the roller itself) and 7-3/4 inches including the nylon bushings on each end. For examples, the Redline # 812 and the Dutton-Lainson # DL217
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Adding Roller Bunks to a Boat Trailer with 8 Foot Carpeted Bunks
What I recommend for you is exactly what you have suggested. Use a total of 2 sets, 1 set of each center bunk, to reach the 8 feet you need. These will secure directly to the tops of the existing bunks. You will not need to replace the bunks. I have included a link to a video review of these bunks for you. The capacity is for a set. So if all the weight was ever on one set of bunks it would exceed the capacity. But since the weight is being dispersed it will not exceed the capacity.
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How to Install Pal Nuts on a Roller Shaft
The easiest way to install pal nuts on a roller shaft is to completely assemble everything (roller, brackets, roller shaft, etc...) before mounting it on the trailer. Place one pal nut on the ground, open end up, and place the roller shaft on the pal nut. Next, with everything assembled on the shaft, put the other pal nut on the other end of the shaft and use a hammer to tap the top pal nut onto the shaft. While you are tapping on the top pal nut, the roller shaft will seat into the pal nut you
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Bolt Hole Spacing of CE Smith Bolster Bracket # CE10052-32G
If you look at the provided photo, you can see the bolt spacing of the CE Smith # CE10052-32G bolster bracket.
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Is There a Weight Capacity for the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket # CE10000G
I spoke to my contact at CE Smith and he informed me that they do not specify a weight rating for the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket # CE10000G because it does not bear the weight of the boat. It is actually the U-bolt that attaches this product to the cross member of your trailer that supports the weight. He said that as long as you use a # CE10000G on every cross member you should have no problem carrying the weight of your boat.
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Using Roller Bunks on a Boat Launcher for a Wooden Row Boat
What I recommend is a set of roller bunks, # DL21741, that you can attach to the 2x4s. We actually had a customer do a similar project. I have included a picture showing his set up. These rollers are rated for 3,000 pounds and they are 5 feet long. You may need more than one set depending on your exact needs.
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Can a Ribbed Wobble Roller be Used in Place of a Regular Wobble Roller on a Boat Trailer
The Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller, # YR343R-6P, is 3 inches wide when compared to # YR440R which is 4-1/4 inches wide. If the 3 inch width will still work for your application then you can use it in place of the # YR440R roller.
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Will the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21741 Work on Boat Lifts that Flex
As long as the flex in your boat lift is not too extreme the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21741 would work well for you. The brackets might actually stop some of the flex.
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Bunk Roller Recommendation for a 22 ft Trophy Boat that weighs 5,000 lbs
The capacity per pair of Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21741 is 3,000 lbs. If you used two pairs and the weight was evenly distributed you would have a capacity of 6,000 lbs. However, these rollers are 5 feet long so if you used 2 sets you would have 10 feet per side. For a 4 feet sections you would want Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21740. However, these sets only carry 2,500 lbs of capacity per pair, so if you used two sets you would be at 5,000 lbs which is what you listed as t
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Dimensions of the CE Smith Tie-Down Bracket for Boat Trailers # CE26214G
I went and pulled a CE Smith Tie-Down Bracket # CE26214G from our warehouse to measure the dimensions and found that the overall length is 4 inches, the width is 1-15/16 inches, the bigger hole is 7/8 of an inch and the smaller hole is 9/16 of an inch. Check out the video I attached that shows me taking these measurements.
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What Kind of Wood is the CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards Made of
I spoke to my contact at CE Smith and he informed that the CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27840 that you referenced is made of Southern Yellow Pine.
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How Does Yates Keel Pad YR1203SY Mount to the Trailer Crossmember
It is a bit difficult to see in the picture, but there are mounting holes in the 4 tabs along the sides of the # YR1203SY keel pad. You would just need to screw through the tabs to the sides of the cross member. We do not offer any hardware specifically for this pad, but you should have no trouble obtaining some screws locally. View a video review at the included link. I also made a diagram showing the tabs to which I am referring.
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Recommended Method of Attaching Marine Grade Carpet # FCR8008 To Trailer Bunks
From my research, it seems that a combination stapling the carpet to the bunks using stainless or Monel (primarily an alloy of copper and nickel) staples and outdoor carpet adhesive is the preferred method of attaching carpet. I replaced the bunks on my PWC trailer with new pressure-treated 2x4s and the Fulton marine grade carpeting you mentioned. I used stainless staples on the underside of the bunks along with a thin bead of Liquid nails on the top and sides of the boards. I replaced the b
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Dimensions of Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Universal Offset Roller Brackets, Part # DL21632
I have attached several images of this two-piece bracket set from Dutton-Lainson, part # DL21632, with the various dimensions indicated. Each bracket is stamped with a left/right indication. There is one additional measurement that is tough to clearly show on the photos, and that is the distance from the center of the roller hole to the nearest edge of the bracket; that distance is approximately 1-1/4 inches. Based on this distance a 3/4-inch keel roller will fit. If you need additional i
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Bow Stop Recommendation for a 2 Inch Wide Mounting Bracket
We do carry a Y-style bow stop that will fit on a 2 inch wide mounting bracket, it is part # 860. The base of the Redline Y-style Bow Guard, # 860 measures 1-7/8 inches wide and accepts a 3/8 inch diameter roller shaft. I have attached a photo showing the dimensions of the bow stop for you to check out. The Yates Flat Bow Stop, # YRJONBLOCK, that you referenced is the only flat style bow stop that we carry at this time and requires a 3 inch wide mounting bracket.
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Does Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber Have an Inner Steel Tube
The boat trailer rollers like Yates # YR8244-105EC do not have a steel tube on the inside. They do have nylon bushings at either end but the rest of the roller is solid rubber. I have included a link to a video review of the roller for you. For a shaft and pal nuts for this roller use # CE10725A. For a mounting bracket you could use # CE32004G or # CE10303G.
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What are the Widths of Boat Trailer Stops # DL21732 and # 862
At the widest point on top, the boat trailer stop # DL21732 is 6-1/2 inches. Where the shaft goes through the span is 3 inches wide. I have included a picture showing measurements for you. On stop # 862, it is also 6-1/2 inches at the top. But at the bottom it is 2-7/8 inches wide. I have included a picture of this stop as well.
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Is Mounting Hardware Included with the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers
The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons, # CE27620, attach to the trailer frame using u-bolts rather than clamps. The u-bolts are included with the guide-ons and they will fit trailer frames up to 3 in. wide by 4-1/4 in. tall. If you need longer u-bolts, then you can use the extra long u-bolts part # CE11416 for trailer frames up to 5-1/4 in. long. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out.
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Will the Yates Keel Pad # YR1203SY Fit on a Crossmember with a Bend
The Yates keel pad, # YR1203SY, is pliable but still fairly rigid. It can bend some but if it needs to bend too much it might not stay secure. The ambient temperature also affects it. It is less pliable when cold. It also bends up at the ends a little easier than down at the ends due to the ribbed design on the bottom side. I made a short video that shows the flexibility for you.
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Mounting Boat Trailer Bunk Boards to Vertical Bunk Boards that Tilt
I like the idea of using a shaft and pal nuts. That way there is less of a chance of it binding up like what might happen if you used regular nuts and bolts. You would have to make sure the shaft has the capacity for the load that you are going to put on it. A shaft like # CE10727A as an example is a solid steel bar, 5/8 inches in diameter and while it does not have an official capacity it would be very sturdy. I have included a link to the other shafts we carry.
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Mounting a 12 Inch Keel Roller on a 3 Inch Wide Trailer Frame on a Boat Trailer
You can use a bracket like # 408300 but you would have to drill mounting holes that will fit the 3 inch wide frame. Drilling holes will cause that area of the bracket to lose its corrosion resistance so using a silicone sealant would be beneficial. You would also need shaft # 408400 and 2 of pal nut # 408600. For a roller I recommend # YR87155. The unique design helps the boat to self-center. Take a look at the video I have linked.
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What Color is the Fulton Boat Trailer Bunk Carpeting # FCR8008
The only color bunk carpet that we have is the dark gray/black that you see in the pictures for # FCR8008 or # FCR8012. The difference between these two items is that the first is 8 inches wide and the second is 12 inches wide. Both are 144 inches long.
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Can Yates Flat Bow Stop # YRJONBLOCK Mount to a Boat Trailer Tongue with Bracket # CE32004G
The Yates Flat Bow Stop, # YRJONBLOCK, requires a 1/2 inch diameter shaft like # CE10700A. The bracket you mentioned, # CE32004G, takes a 5/8 inch diameter shaft so a 1/2 inch diameter will fit but it will be loose. Out of the parts that we carry this would be the best combination for your application.
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What are the Dimensions of the Dutton-Lainson Universal Offset Roller Brackets # DL21632
I have attach a diagram showing the dimensions of the Dutton-Lainson Offset Roller Brackets, # DL21632, for you. The back of the bracket measures 5-3/8 inches tall and it has a 3-3/4 inch mounting slot. At this time this is the shortest roller brackets that we carry.
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How Tall is the CE Smith Offset Spool Roller Assembly, # CE32150G.
I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Offset Spool Roller Assembly, # CE32150G. Measuring from the bottom of the base to the top of the roller in the center section it is 3-3/8 inches. From the bottom of the base to the taller part at either end is 3-7/8 inches. I made a picture showing these dimensions.
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Can V-Keel Rollers be used on a Wood Sea Wall to Move a Pontoon Boat
This could work but make sure the wall can handle it. The roller, # 811, does not have an official capacity but just for the ease of moving the boat on them I would use as many rollers as could fit. The issue is that since the entire boat is not supported at the same time, it could end up damaging the boat. Another option is to construct a device like in the picture I have included using rollers, # DL21741, and some lumber. With this type of set up, it would be very easy to move the boat and
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Roller Bunk Bracket Recommendation for Mounting to the Cross Member of a Traile
The Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21762 that you referenced would work well as a roller bunk bracket for installing onto the cross member of your trailer. I attached a page that has all of our roller bunks also.
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Boat Roller and Bracket Recommendation for a Heavy Boat
Roller # 812 is a solid piece of rubber with a center hole for the shaft but there is no additional support built-in. What I recommend is a roller that comes with a bracket and is already mounted like # CE10403G. I have included a link to a video review for you. For just a roller # DL21712 would be a good choice. It offers some protective plastic pieces at the ends but they do not offer support in the center of the roller. Adding additional rollers to help disperse the weight would be a go
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Which Way Should Roller Bunks Face on a PWC Trailer
Roller bunks like # DL21741 are placed parallel with the trailer with the rollers pointed up. They would not go side to side on the trailer. They are oriented front to back. These rollers can be mounted directly to existing wooden bunks or you can mount brackets, # DL21742, to the existing bunks or bunk mounts, and mount the rollers to them.
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Can Roller Bunks be Added to a Lund Grand Tyee 1950 50th Anniversary Special Boat Trailer
You can add roller bunks to your trailer. The roller bunks # DL21741 can bolt flat against the bunks you already have. The brackets are not needed unless you want to remove the bunks you have and put the rollers in their place. Then the brackets that held the original bunks would be where you would bolt the new brackets to, # DL21742. The brackets have an L-shape hook at the top with a hole in the middle. The bottom of the bunks have holes in them and you would bolt the bottom of the bunk to
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How Do The Roller Bunks Attach to Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21762
The roller bunks themselves, like # DL21755, have holes on the bottom at either end. You place a bolt through these holes. The hook part of the bracket, # DL21762, goes around the the bolt underneath the rollers. The slotted portion of the bracket is then bolted to the trailer or existing wooden bunks. The holes are slotted so it can be adjusted higher or lower on the bolts. The roller bunk brackets, # DL21762, are sold in quantities of 1 but a total of 4 are needed to mount a pair of roller
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What Part of Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21742 Pivots
If you are looking at the bracket, # DL21742, the long slots that run along the body will mount against a bunk. The L-shaped part at the top has a hole in the top of it that attaches to the bottom of the roller bunk. It is that L-bracket that has the ability to pivot. I have also included a helpful link to a page. The video in it goes over the measurements of the bracket for you.
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Recommendation for Allowing Roller Bunks to Angle Correctly to Match Jet Sky Hull
I would use Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Brackets # DL21742 to attach your roller bunks to the platform. This product swivels where the bunk attaches to the bracket to allow the roller bunks to move so they are the correct angle against the hull of your jet-ski. These are the correct bracket to use with your Boat Trailer Roller Bunk # DL21742.
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Is the Boat Buddy, # KBB2, Easy to Install and Does the Boat have to be Off of the Trailer
To gain access to the roller assembly to install the Boat Buddy, # KBB2, you will either need to launch the boat, which provides the most assess, or loosen the bow stand on its supports and slide the whole assembly forward. After that it should not be difficult to install the Boat Buddy. After it is bolted into place you just have to adjust the angle to match the angle of the boat.
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How to Remove a Pal Nut
A pal nut is re-usable, so there is no need to be overly gentle when removing it. Simply grab the nut with a pair of pliers and bend it off. Once you apply a bit of pressure, the nut will bend which will allow you to easily remove it. We offer replacement pal nuts for a 5/8 inch roller shaft, part # 408600.
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Boat Trailer Wobble Roller with 5 Inch Diameter, 3 Inches Wide, for 3/4 Inch Shaft
The Yates roller that you referenced, # YR500YW-6P, seems to match the measurements you have provided. It has a 5 inch diameter, it is 3 inches wide, and it fits on a 3/4 inch diameter shaft. We also have # YR500YW-8P which fits on a 1 inch diameter shaft. I have linked a video review covering the features of these rollers for you.
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Keel Roller Recommendation for Centering a 2004 Crestliner on 2004 Karavan Classic 3500 Trailer
It sounds like what you need is the Husky self-centering keel roller, # YR87155. This roller has grooves in to automatically center the boat as you load it on the trailer. It would be more effective in centering than a standard roller and it will not mar the surface of the boat. I have included a link to a video review of this roller for you.
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Roller Shaft and Pal Nuts For a Keel Roller with a 5/8 Inch Inner Shaft Diameter
You are going to need a 5/8 inch diameter shaft and pal nuts. You could use # CE10721A which comes with both. The shaft is 5-1/2 inches long. We also have other lengths that come with pal nuts: # CE10726A for 11-1/8 inches, # CE10725A for 9-1/4 inches, # CE10727A for 13-1/2 inches, or # CE10722A for 6-1/4 inches. The roller has a 3 inch diameter.
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Keel Roller Recommendation for a 2012 Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk 115 Opti on Shorelander Trailer
I think that a roller in the back could help get the boat aligned long enough for it to reach the rollers and stay straight on the trailer. We have many different rollers. Part # 804 does not have a weight capacity so you will want to look at the dimensions on the product page to determine if it is gong to work for you. The center section is 1-1/2 inches long and the roller is 4 inches long overall. It fits on a 5/8 inch diameter shaft like # 408400. A keel roller would be the way to go,
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Bow Roller Recommendation to Replace a Bow Stop on a 1986 Eagle Trailer
The Yates 4 Inch Bow Roller, # YR4174-4, is designed to be used with a 4 inch wide mounting bracket. The roller itself actually measures 3-7/8 inches long so it can fit in a 4 inch space and roll. This roller should work great on your 1986 Eagle trailer. A small gap between the roller and the bracket is ideal to allow the roller to rotate freely. A 3 inch roller would not stay centered with the boat hull when loading as well as the 4 inch roller would.
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Will Using Roller Bunks Make Launching and Loading a Saturn SD430 Boat Easier
Roller bunks are definitely going to make launching and loading the boat much easier. having carpeted bunks on the trailer now will not be an issue. You can use roller bunk, # DL21741, that can be mounted flat against the bunks. The mounting holes are on the flat bottom of the frame on the rollers so these bunks are more versatile. They have a capacity of 3,000 pounds.
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Fit of CE Smith Winch Stand # CE31013PG on 2 Inch Wide Trailer Tongue
The CE Smith Winch Stand you mentioned, part # CE31013PG is designed for 2 inch wide trailer frame members. The stand would fit and work well on your 2 inch wide by 4 inch deep trailer tongue.
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Roller Bunk Recommendation for a 17 Foot Ranger Jet Boat and King Salt Water Boat Trailer
The easiest solution, if possible, is to back the trailer further into the water. If that is not an option, rollers could help you and definitely make it easier to launch the boat and pull it back on the trailer. For rollers, given that your bunks are flat and about 8 feet long, I would go with 2 sets of # DL21740. Each piece is 4 feet long and they can be mounted directly to the bunks. Each set of rollers has a 2,500 pound capacity.
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Galvanized Roller Bunks for 23 ft Boston Whaler Conquest on EZ Loader Trailer
Bunk rollers like the # DL21755 model would be a good addition to your trailer, and would make launching and retrieving your boat easier. The rollers would cause less friction between the boat and the bunks, therefore requiring considerably less effort to winch the boat up onto the trailer. For a comparable galvanized product, I would recommend part # DL21741, with each 5 foot section having a 3000 lb capacity per pair of rollers. These rollers can be fastened directly to the edge of your exi
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What is the Quantity of Roller Bunks in Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21740
The Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk, part # DL21740, will contain a pair of 4-foot long roller bunks. Each roller bunk will contain 5 sets of three rollers. This part number will have 2 roller bunks for a total of 10 sets of three rollers. We also have the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket, part # DL21742, that is used for mounting the roller bunks to your trailer. This part number is for one roller bunk bracket, so four would be needed to mount a pair of roll
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How To Measure Roller Shaft Size For Wobble Roller on 2006 LoadRite Boat Trailer
On the shaft of your LoadRite boat trailer you will want to measure the diameter of the shaft at the widest point, which is probably the top to bottom of the curved part of the shaft. It should measure 1-1/8 inches for the Yates TPR Ribbed Wobble Roller, part # YR500YW-9P, to fit. If you have access to a roller that was on the shaft of the LoadRite boat trailer you will want to measure the diameter of the center hole of the roller and the width and diameter of the roller to help determi
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Roller Shafts for 12 and 18 Inch Bow Rollers
We do indeed have the roller shafts you are needing. For the 18 inch roller, use part # 107-30A, which includes the pal nuts for the end of the roller shaft. For the 12 inch roller, you can use # CE10727A, which also includes the pal nuts.
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How to Attach Vehicle Anchor Straps on a 2011 Kia Soul to Secure a Canoe
The vehicle anchor straps can be mounted using some existing locations under the hood of your 2011 Kia Soul or you could use your own hardware. They used an existing bolt to secure one end of the strap for # TH529. For the back or another option for the front take a look at # TH530. This design has a large tube that cannot be pulled out once the hood or hatch is closed. You can then use a tie down kit like # TH855XT. I have included a link to a video of # TH530 for you to view. For a carr
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How Many Sets of Dutton Lainson Roller Bunks are Needed for a 4,000 lb Boat
Each pair of the Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunks are rated at carrying 3,000 lbs. If your boat weighs 4,000 lbs and you plan on using two sets of these Roller Bunks you should be fine. With the addition of 2 more roller bunks you would increase the weight capacity of the bunks to 6,000 lbs which would be more than adequate for your 4,000 lb boat. So basically you are correct, if you ordered a quantity of 2 part # DL21741 you would be good based on the weight of your boat.
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Is the Steel Shaft Included With the Yates 18 Inch Keel Roller For Boat Trailers
The Yates Keel Roller For Boat Trailers, # YR18244-165EC, does not come with the steel shaft, but we do carry a steel shaft that will fit this keel roller. You will want to pick up the 19 inch long x 5/8 inch diameter roller shaft, # 107-30A.
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What is the Distance Between the Mounting Hole on the CE Smith Offset Spool Roller Assembly
I pulled a CE Smith Offset Spool Roller Assembly # CE32150G that you referenced to measure the mounting holes and found that it measures 4-1/16 inches from the end of one slotted mounting hole to the end of the other. You should have no problem using mounting holes that are 3-1/2 inches apart. Check out the video I attached if you want to see me measure the distance between the mounting holes.
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Dimensions of Yates Rubber Y-Style Bow Stop # YR4Y22-3
I have pulled one of the # YR4Y22-3 bow guides off the shelf and made some measurements for you. If you look at the provided diagram, you can see if they correspond with the bow guide you are wanting to replace. Given the measurements you provided, it appears that the YR4Y22-3 is a bit smaller than the guide you currently have. The next size up would be the # 862, see the diagram for a size comparison.
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Will the Fulton Boat Guide # FGB1500100 Fit a TrailStar Boat Trailer
The mounting bracket that comes with the Fulton boat guides # FGB1500100 can be turned to fit the mounting needs of your trailer. While it may take some creative maneuvering I am confident it will work. You also may be able to attach the guides to the galvanized step area by drilling through it and attaching the brackets that way. I have also included a link to all of the boat guide options we carry. There may be a better option based on your trailer design.
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Load Capacity of the Yates 8-Inch Keel Roller # YR8000
I spoke with my contact at Yates on the Yates 8-Inch Keel Roller, part # YR8000, and he said the load capacity on the roller is 400 lbs. The keel rollers on a boat trailer are for positioning the boat on the trailer and do not have to carry much, if any weight of the boat. I am including a link to a video review on the Yates keel roller.
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Roller Bunks for a 1998 19ft. Carolina Skiff Boat Trailer
You should not have any problems using 2 sets of the Deluxe Roller Bunks end to end on the bunks on your trailer. I checked out some photos of the 19 foot Carolina Skiffs online and found that the bunks are normally made from what looks like 2x4 lumber laid flat. This means that the original bunks would be about 3-1/2 inches wide, and the roller bunks, # DL21741, are 4-5/8 inches wide overall, see attached photo, so they will support the boat on a wider portion of the hull. Rollers are als
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Replacement Rubber Pad for the Kodiak Boat Buddy for Drive-On Boat Trailers - 1/2 Inch Bow Eye
Yes, we carry the Replacement Rubber Shroud, # KBB2-B6, for the Kodiak Boat Buddy for Drive-On Boat Trailers - 1/2 inch Bow Eye, # KBB2. This is the replacement rubber pad for your Boat Buddy on your trailer.
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Hole Spacing in Base of C.E. Smith Bolster Bracket # CE10052-32G
According to my contact at C.E. Smith, the manufacturer of the Bolster Bracket you referenced, the center to center dimension of the two holes in the base of the bracket is 1-1/4 inches with a 5/8 inch space between the two holes. Using U-bolts to mount the bracket would work just fine. I have edited a photo for you that shows the dimensions.
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Can CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons # CE27740 Be Used With CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons # CE27600
The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons, part # CE27740, and the CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons, part # CE27600, will attach to a boat trailer frame size of up to 3 inches wide x 4-1/4 inch tall. They both use the same type of mounting brackets that attach to the boat trailer frame. The post-style guide-ons do need to be mounted as far back on the trailer frame as possible and as close to the boat as possible. The bunk-style guide-ons have 5 foot long bunks that have to be positioned on your boat tr
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Can Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunk be Attached Directly to Carpeted Bunks on a Boat Trailer
For an 11 foot long bunks, using 2 sets of the Dutton-Lainson roller bunks, # DL21741, would work well. The capacity for a set is 3,000 pounds so a 2,000 pound boat should not be an issue. You can use your own hardware to secure the rollers to your existing bunk. There are holes in the base of the roller frame to do so. Please note that adding the rollers will raise the height of the boat some (2-3/4 inches or so) but you may need to reposition other rollers an items on the trailer to accommo
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Colors Available on the Fulton Marine Grade Carpeting # FCR8012
The Fulton Marine Grade Carpeting, part # FCR8012, is only available in the one color. It is a dark gray, almost black color. This part number is 12 inches wide x 144 inches long. I also have the Fulton Marine Grade Carpeting, part # FCR8008, which is the same 144 inches in length, but 8 inches wide.
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What is the Best Way to Remove a Pal Nut
The best way to remove a pal nut would be to either pry it off with a screwdriver or use a pair of pliers to wrestle it off the shaft. Pal nuts are considered a one-time use item, so you do not need to be gentle removing them. If you need a replacement, we offer pal nuts for a 5/8 inch diameter roller shaft as part # 408600.
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Installing Bunk Carpet # FCR8008 on Boat Trailer
Bunk Carpet like the part # FCR8008 you mention is typically stapled or glued into place. If you decide on using staples, make sure you shoot the staples into the underside of the bunk board so that the boat will not be scratched. A combination of outdoor carpet adhesive and stainless staples would be your best bet. The carpet is not self-sticking.
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What Gauge Steel Is Used on the Dutton Lainson Roller Bracket and the Redline 12 inch Bracket
I pulled a Redline Bracket # 408300 and a Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Roller Bracket # DL21536 from our warehouse to measure the thickness of the steal and found that the # 408300 is .118 inches thick which means it is basically 12 and 11 gauge. 12 gauge is .109 and 11 gauge is .125 The # DL21536 has a thickness of .174 inches which means it is right at 8 gauge. 8 gauge is .171 inches thick. Check out the video I attached that shows me taking these measurements also.
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What are the Dimensions for the Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21742
I pulled a Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21742 from our warehouse to get the dimensions for you. The overall length is 10-3/8 inches, the length minus the top bracket would be 10-1/16 inches. The height of the main bracket is 7/8 of an inch and the thickness plus the L-bracket is 1-1/2 inches. Check out the video I attached that shows these me taking these measurements.
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Does the Kodiak Boat Buddy for Drive-On Boat Trailer Fit a 2002 Seafox 230 Boat Trailer
The Kodiak Boat Buddy, # KBB2, is designed to fit most drive-on boat trailers and boats, 21 feet and longer and up to 5,000 pounds, with 1/2 inch u-bolt eyes. It includes extended length u-bolts if your boat has cast or short bow eyes. You must be able to drive the boat all the way onto the trailer and have the bow eye stop directly below the roller of V-block for it to work. There are no specific boats/trailers that it will fit. As long as it fits the above criteria, then you should be able
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Using Bunk Rollers Like # DL21741 on PWC Trailer
The roller bunks can certainly be used to replace the bunk boards on your PWC trailer, I use them on my PWC trailer and they work very well. You will need to ensure that the profile on the bottom of your PWC can handle the extra width of the rollers. Where the end of the 2 x 4 that the PWC rests on is typically 1.5 inches thick, these rollers would be 4-3/4 inches wide. You would need to ensure that portion of the hull that the bunks ride against are is wide enough to so that the rollers would r
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Does Boat Buddy # KBB2 Replace the Roller on a 2003 Centurion Boat Trailer
The Kodiak Boat Buddy II, part # KBB2, is for boats with U-bolt eyes with drive-on trailers. The Boat Buddy is designed to replace the 3-inch to 4-inch roller or V-block on your trailer. As your boat is driven onto the trailer, the bow eye contacts the Boat Buddy and triggers a spring loaded, stainless steel bolt through the bow eye, thereby attaching the boat to the trailer. So the U-bolt does need to go up against the Boat Buddy. Since most boats are now requiring an extended-length bow eye
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Boat Trailer Roller Bunks Recommendation for a 23 Foot Mako with 250 Hp 4 Stroke Yamaha
Each pair of roller bunks like part # DL21741 and # DL21740 are designed to support up to 3,000 lbs. Adding additional roller bunks raises the capacity which can be loaded on them, Lets say that the gross weight of your trailer is 6,000 lbs fully loaded, fueled and ready to travel. This means that you would need at least 2 sets of roller bunks to support the weight of your boat. Since your bunks are 8 foot long you would be able to use the 4 foot roller bunks, # DL21740. You would need 4
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Availability of Replacement Rollers for Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunk Part # DL21754
Replacement rollers for the Dutton-Lainson Standard Roller Bunks you mentioned, part # DL21754 are available. The replacement roller is part # DL203228. You can see current pricing information by using the provided link that will take you to the product description page. The rollers are held in place by a bolt that runs through the rollers, so replacement would be a simple process.
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Recommend Keel Roller Setup For 14 Foot Aluminum Boat
I would recommend using the Universal Roller Brackets, # MBSPB, this will mount near the front of the trailer. Then you can use the 8 Inch Keel Roller, # DL21712, a 5/8 inch Steel Shaft like part # 408400, and two Pal Nuts, # 408600. You will need to measure your trailer to see if you have space to mount the brackets. You will need an 8 inch area that the brackets can be installed in and adjusted for the roller to contact the keel of the boat.
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Recommendation of Kodiak Boat Buddy For Trailer With 7/16 Inch Bow Eye
I would recommend the Kodiak Boat Buddy, part # KBB2, for your boat with the 7/16 inch bow eye. The # KBB2 will have a weight capacity of 5,000 lbs and fits most boats 21 feet and longer. It comes with a an extended-length 1/2 inch U-bolt bow eye that will replace the 7/16 inch bow eye on your trailer. The Boat Buddy will replace 3 inch to 4 inch rollers or a V-block. The Kodiak Boat Buddy, part # KBB1, is for boats up to 21 feet in length and has a weight capacity of 3,000 lbs. The Boat B
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How To Setup Bunk Rollers on Boat Trailer
Boat Trailer Roller Bunks, like the item you selected, part # DL21741, are not designed to line-up or center the boat, but for the boat to rest and roll on the bunks. Typically, if you are loading a boat the boat is not loading squarely it is because the trailer is too deep in the water. You would want to use part of the trailer as a reference to determine how far to back the trailer into the water. You would want to install the bunks in place of your existing bunks or rollers. If you have fl
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Dimensions of the Universal Roller Brackets for Boat Trailers # MBSPB
I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Universal Roller Brackets, # MBSPB, to take some measurements for you. From the center of the hole to the nearest edge of the flat mounting surface measures 2-11/16 inches. The bracket is 1/8 inches thick so from the hole to the top of the bracket is 2-13/16 inches. The overall length of the bracket is 7-1/2 inches. The mounting surface is 6-1/8 inches long. I have made some pictures that show these measurements for you.
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What is the Height of the Fulton Boat Guide, # FBGR200101
The 20 inch height of the Fulton Boat Guide, # FBGR200101, is measured from the top of the horizontal part of the tube to the top of the vertical part of the tube where the padded part is. I made a picture for you that shows this measurement.
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What is the Diameter of the Dutton-Lainson Spool Roller, # DL21568
I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and received the dimensions for you on the Spool Roller, # DL21568. At the narrower section in the middle it has a 2 inch diameter. On the ends it has a 3 inch diameter. I made a picture showing these dimensions.
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Roller Bunk Recommendations for a 16 ft Boat Trailer with 8 ft Wooden Bunks
Since your current roller bunks are 8 feet in length I would recommend you get 2 sets of 4 foot long roller bunks like the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21740. I would mount them down the middle of the bunks and if you used two sets of the # DL21740 there would be rollers from front to back on your bunks. Although they are not required for installation you may be interested in purchasing Roller Bunk Brackets # DL21742 for installation of the roller bunks.
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How to Install Boat Trailer Roller Bunks on a EZ Loader Boat Trailer
You can simply mount the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk, part # DL21740, by just screwing or bolting it in. The mounting brackets, Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket, part # DL21742, are optional in mounting part # DL21740, and are not required. If you remove your old bunks and installed part # DL21740, the brackets would be needed to attach to the bottom of the bunk where the holes are and there would be no drilling required. This way the bunks would be adjustable to change the height. If
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How to Determine the Correct Bow Roller Needed For a 1999 Tidewater Boat Trailer
To select the correct Bow Roller or Bow Guard, see links, for your Tidewater boat trailer, you will need to measure to determine the proper size. The width of the roller and diameter of the shaft that the roller installs on will be needed. Most boats that use a roller use the 3 inch Rubber Bow Roller, # 404800, that you referenced, at the point closest to the trailer winch. This roller accepts a 1/2 inch diameter shaft.
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Can Roller Bunks be Used on a Boat Trailer for a Hurricane SS211 Boat
According to the research I did, I found that a Hurricane SS211 weighs in at about 2,990 pounds. That is not counting any gear that would be on the boat, water, fuel, and other items. All of these incidentals would push it over 3,000 pounds which would exceed the capacity of the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks, # DL21741. All of the roller bunks we carry are rated for either 2,500 pounds (4 foot length) or 3,000 pounds (5 foot length). For your boat, I think the best solution would be carpet
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Can a Keel Roller for a Boat Trailer be placed on the Middle of a Boat Trailer
Normally, you will see keel rollers near the back of a boat trailer to help guide it on. But it is possible to place a roller else where on the trailer. You would have to be careful not to place all of the boats weight on one roller as this could damage the boat and trailer. If a roller would cause the boat to ride too high, you may want to re-think where the roller can be positioned. You may be able to back the trailer up further to limit how much side to side travel the boat can do. If I u
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Can Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks Be Used with a Tr-Hull Boat
I believe the issue is that on a tri-hull boat, too much of the boat weight will be placed on too small of an area on the boat. This could damage the boat if you use Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks, # DL21741. Instead, quality carpeted bunks and some keel rollers like # 812 that are properly positioned for the shape of a tri-hull boat should work well. It is not that you cannot use roller bunks, you would have to make sure the weight is evenly distributed with additional rollers, like keel r
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How Wide is the Fulton Boat Guide For Mounting on a Pontoon Boat Trailer
I pulled the Fulton Boat Guide, # FGB1500100, from the warehouse and produced a short video showing the measurements you will need, see link. From the closest part of the bowed upright to the end of the PVC tube the measurement is 15 inches. From the same spot to the inside of the closest U-Bolt the measurement is 13 inches, when mounted on a 2 inch square tube frame. Your frame size will dictate this measurement. The upright is constructed of solid PVC that I measured at just over 1/4 inc
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Roller Bunk and Bracket Recommendations for a Boat Trailer Carrying a Large Boat
Each pair of these Boat Trailer Roller Bunks # DL21741 have a weight capacity of 3,000 lbs. To determine how many you would need to support the weight of your trailer you will need to know the weight of your trailer. The # DL21741 is a 5 foot section of a roller bunk. We also sell 4 foot sections, so if the length of your trailer requires any combination of 5 and 4 foot sections of roller bunks so that you end up with the correct length for your trailer. The four foot sections are # DL2174
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Boat Guide Recommendations for a 2000 Performance Trailer and American Sail Boat
The Fulton Boat Guide, # FGB1500100, is designed for up to 3 x 5 inch trailer frames, but not any specific trailers. Provided that the trailer frame on your 2000 Performance Trailer is within the 3 x 5 inch range, it will fit. Since the guide is made of PVC, you will not be able to manipulate that portion of it, should it not quite match the boat correctly. You may need to modify the mounting bracket, or fabricate your own, to get it in the position you need for the boat. Another option i
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Will the Ribbed Rocker Roller Boat Trailer Roller # DL21564 Fit on a 1096 E-Zee Loader Trailer
Yes, as long as the inner bushing on your two piece roller installs on a 3/4 inch shaft or bolt then the Ribbed Rocker Roller, # DL21564, should work great on your 1096 E-Zee loader trailer. The width of the bushing that is pressed into this roller is 1-5/8 inches.
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Are the Ends of the 5/8 Inch Steel Roller Shaft Part # 408400 Tapered
The ends of the roller shaft, part # 408400, are not tapered. The shaft is 5/8 of an inch in diameter from end to end.
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Tips on Loading a 2004 FourWinns Model 194 FunShip Boat Onto a Trailer From the Water
The key to launching a boat into the water from the trailer is to know how far to back the trailer in. It takes some time to get used to, and different ramps may require you back more or less in, but once you have it figured out it should be easy. The winch you are using may not be rated high enough for the boat. With the trailer back into the water at the right spot, the right winch should not have trouble pulling the boat since part of it will still be floating. A 3000 pound capacity winch,
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Can the Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Brackets # DL21742 Be Installed on 2x6 Boards
Yes, I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and she informed me that you can install these Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Brackets # DL21742, to a 2x6 plank. I attached a link to all the roller bunks we offer for you to check out.
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Bow Roller for 14 Foot Row Boat Trailer
The Dutton-Lainson Roller you referenced, part # DL21712 would work fine for you, but the Redline Bow Roller, part # 404800 would probably be a better fit. You would also need the mounting brackets, part # MBSPB, a shaft part # 408400 and the pal nuts for each end of the shaft, part # 408600.
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Are the Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Brackets # DL21742 Plated for Corrosion Resistance in Salt Water
Yes, the Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Brackets, # DL21742, have a zinc plated yellow chromate Tuffplate finish that is three times more corrosion resistant than standard zinc plating.
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What is the Outer Diameter and Length of the Roller in Fulton Boat Guide, # FBGR200101
I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Fulton Boat Guide, # FBGR200101, to measure the roller. The overall outer diameter is 2.61 inches. The inner diameter is 2.15 inches. The overall length is 11-11/16 inches. I have included a picture that shows the outer diameter and length.
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How to Install Boat Keel Rollers When Replacing V Bunks on Trailer
It looks like you are on the right track. I would use the Universal Roller Brackets, # MBSPB, that you mentioned along with a 8 inch Long Keel Roller, # DL21712, a 5/8 inch Steel Shaft, and two Pal Nuts, # 408600. All of this is dependent on your trailer having and 8 inch area that the brackets can be installed in and adjusted for the roller to contact the keel of the boat. If you would like to send photos of the boat trailer, I would be glad to make a more specific recommendation.
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Recommendation for Roller Bunks on a Boat Trailer with 8 Foot Carpet Bunks
You can use the 5 foot long Dutton-Lainson deluxe roller bunk # DL21741 on your 8 foot bunk, and you would just locate it in the middle of the bunk. I also offer the Dutton-Lainson roller bunk, part # DL21740. This is a 4 foot long roller bunk, so you could install 2 per bunk. You will also want to make sure that the roller bunks will be able to handle the weight capacity of your 18 foot boat. To install the roller bunks to your trailer, you may also be interested in the Dutton-Lains
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Troubleshooting a Boat That Wants to Load Crookedly
Typically, if you are loading a boat and is not wanting to load squarely it is because your trailer is backed too deep into the water. That is the case most of the time with this issue, usually it takes trial and error to determine exactly how much of your trailer should be underwater to find the sweet spot. I would recommend using part of the trailer (such as a fender) as a reference point for how much should be underwater to find the sweet spot. Another solution people have is to switch to
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Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21762 Recommendation
For a roller bunk bracket designed for roller bunks you would want a Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21742. If you wanted a set of roller bunks for this bracket I would recommend the Boat Trailer Standard Roller Bunk # DL21754. I spoke to my contact at Dutton-Lainson and he informed me that the Slotted Bunk Bracket # DL21584 that you referenced was designed to work on wooden bunks and would not be recommended for a roller setup.
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Roller Bunk and Mounting Bracket Recommendation for a 10 Foot Inflatable Boat on a Jet Ski Trailer
I recommend the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk, # DL21741, that you have referenced. These roller bunks can be mounted vertically or horizontally directly to the trailer or by using bracket # DL21742. Since the boat you wish to carry is 10 feet long and these rollers are 5 feet long each, I recommend two sets. You will also need a total of 8 brackets to mount both sets. We recommend using stainless or galvanized hardware to mount the rollers and brackets because of their corrosion resistance.
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