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Replace the worn-out roller on your boat trailer with this large-diameter, heavy-duty rubber one. This keel roller functions as a direct replacement for rollers that fit standard 12" wide brackets with a 5/8" diameter shaft.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to review part number YR12244-125EC. This is the Yates Keel Roller. This is keel roller is constructed of a heavy-duty rubber compound. It does include heavy-duty nylon bushings on both ends. This will replace one keel roller on your boat trailer that uses a standard 12-inch wide bracket with a 5/8 inch diameter shaft. This keel roller will ease the loading and unloading of the boat and will support the bottom of the boat as it sits on the trailer and it does help absorb road shock while the boat is being towed.
This roller is made in the USA. I will get a few dimensions for you. The overall width of this is 11-3/4 inches long and the diameter on this will be 3-3/4. Again, this is designed to go on to a 12-inch wide bracket with a 5/8-inch diameter shaft. And that should do it for part number YR12244-125EC.
Ratings & Reviews
Awesome roller very easy to replace from old to new. Thanks Etrailer
This product was exactly what I ordered and what I needed. Arrived quickly. I've ordered products from this company before and always pleased with the accuracy and promptness of the order.
Great company to do business with. Super fast shipping. Great customer service.
My order was shipped quickly and was in hand in three days. Exactly what I needed to repair my trailer. Great service.
This replaced the roller on my trailer perfectly. I have had no troubles with it for a year now still going strong.
Good quality product, fast shipping and a perfect fit.
Fast shipping and product as described. Looks heavy duty enough to support my 8,000 pound boat
They work great boat sits much better on the trailer. So much better than the rusty bent up old ones.
Replaced my 20 yr old cracked Yates 12244 roller with this new version. Perfect fit. Hope to get another 20 years.
eTrailer has great price and shiping. Arrived very quickly.
After less than a year, some of my rollers are cracking. Since these are "Heavy duty", I would have expected a much better life span. Next time I am at the boat, I will take pictures and add them to the review.
Excellent job
I ordered replacement u bolts, leaf springs and keel roller. Everything was an exact replacement part. This makes repairs/upgrade easy direct parts replacement. No modifying at all.
It’s so mucher shorter then the old one .
So I’m disappointed after calling Yates MtG directly and was told to order from etrailer that it was the 12” correct one . Well it’s short and wrong .
Jenny N.
5/3/2023
It sounds like you did you due diligence in research before ordering. The keel roller that you received should be 11.75 inches long and 3.75 inches in diameter to fit with a 12-inch-long bracket with five eighths inch shaft. How long is your bracket? If you just have a half inch gap between the roller and the bracket, then that is ok. There can be a little space however just make sure it is not more than one half of an inch.
I am new (again) to boating, and being on the frugal side, always want to compare products that I purchase. Thought I could deal local (you know, support your local economy and all), but when actually given the chance, they could not (or would not) even come close! etrailer sells the same top-quality products at prices that couldn't be touched by local suppliers.
Huge "thank-you" to etrailer for allowing DIY'ers such as myself the opportunity to be a part of this new hobby!
The quality of this product appears to be excellent. I am however having difficulty locating an accompanying shaft of the correct length to fit my trailer. Most shafts appear to be a maximum length of 13 1/4 inches, which is too short for the prefabricated bracket on my trailer.
as described. delivered promptly as always with etrailer
Steve
10/28/2023
Working very well perfect for the boat trailer will be ordering another shortly
Mike L.
11/14/2023
Great service and surprising follow up to make sure the product was delivered ok. I followed up this purchase by ordering trailer drums, brakes, and hydraulic actuator for my boat trailer.
Repairing a tandem axle boat trailer for 1987 Grady White, I found the keel roller, shaft, and guide rollers on back had deteriorated. Locally I could only find the "Heavy Duty," but needed the Super Heavy Duty. After a couple of failed attempts locally, I found the necessary items on eTrailer and had them delivered to my door-- promptly. Further, right before ordering I noticed a flat tire. Although I was able to get a new one mounted on that galvanized rim locally, I decided a spare would increase my comfort level when towing, so had one included in the eTrailer order. Now ready for fishing season.
As described .. it was an easy installation on my sailboat trailer.
- Used a 2x8 under the boat keel ... and my floor jack.
- raised the boat about 1 inch off the rollers.
- removed the bracket and the keel rollers
- A large hammer was used to drive the roller shaft out
- Brackets, shafts (zinc coated) and rollers were reinstalled on trailer
- Boat can now be launched with ease !
This product was an easy replacement. My old one started to split. Glad i ordered from etrailer.com. Quik delivery and quality roller.
The Keel roller was an exact fit for my trailer. The product description was on point. I will defiantly be buying more parts for trailer in the future.
Had a small issue with first order. E-trailer helped correct the issue. Highly recommend! New keel roller is working as designed.
I have received the Yates Super Heavy-Duty Rubber roller and it is the replacement roller I needed. I have not installed it yet but it appears to be quality made. Dealing eTrailer has been a great experience. I highly recommend this company for any items that they may sell.
I recently purchased four Yates 12" keel rollers and cap nuts, .... Was very please with the price, shipping, and the quality of products received !!! Will be happy to order from you guys again
Lazer S.
9/23/2025
Glad to hear everything is working well for you, Juan! If you need anything or have any questions about anything, just let us know. We are always here to help! What kind of boat are you carrying?
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10/2/2014
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