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Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 12" Long - 5/8" Shaft
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Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 12" Long - 5/8" Shaft
Part Number: YR12244-125EC
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$43.88
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Yates Rubber Boat Trailer Parts - YR12244-125EC
- Rollers
- Keel Roller
- 11-3/4 Inch Long
- 3-3/4 Inch Diameter
- Rubber
- Fits 5/8 Inch Shaft
- Yates Rubber
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.
Features:
- Replaces 1 keel roller on your boat trailer
- Eases loading and unloading of boat
- Supports bottom of boat as it sits on trailer
- Helps to absorb road shock while boat is being towed
- Constructed of heavy-duty rubber
- Includes heavy-duty nylon bushings
- Made in USA
Specs:
- Application: 12" wide bracket with 5/8" diameter shaft
- Dimensions: 11-3/4" long x 3-3/4" diameter
12244-125EC Yates 12" Super Heavy-Duty Keel Roller - Black Rubber
Video of Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 12" Long - 5/8" Shaft
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers Feature Review
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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
318 reviews
by:
Juan C
09/21/2025
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
by:
James
10/30/2026
The products themselves may be fine, but I have not received them.
My concern is with the customer experience.
etrailer prominently displayed a delivery date to my postal code and I relied on that information when placing the order. When the shipment stopped moving and missed the advertised delivery date, I was informed that I may need to wait up to 30 days before the company will consider the package lost and provide a remedy.
This policy was not clearly disclosed before purchase.
I also received an email stating the order had been delivered when it had not.
Customer service representatives have been polite and professional, but management should reconsider a policy that requires customers to simply wait for a month after a shipment appears lost.
I would not have expected this level of service from a company with etrailer's reputation.
My concern is with the customer experience.
etrailer prominently displayed a delivery date to my postal code and I relied on that information when placing the order. When the shipment stopped moving and missed the advertised delivery date, I was informed that I may need to wait up to 30 days before the company will consider the package lost and provide a remedy.
This policy was not clearly disclosed before purchase.
I also received an email stating the order had been delivered when it had not.
Customer service representatives have been polite and professional, but management should reconsider a policy that requires customers to simply wait for a month after a shipment appears lost.
I would not have expected this level of service from a company with etrailer's reputation.
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Stephen
09/12/2026
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.
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Brad
06/22/2026
Had a small issue with first order. E-trailer helped correct the issue. Highly recommend! New keel roller is working as designed.
by:
Rodman
12/30/2025
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.
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Mike
04/22/2025
This product was an easy replacement. My old one started to split. Glad i ordered from etrailer.com. Quik delivery and quality roller.
by:
ChuckO
06/24/2014
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 !
- 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 !
by:
Guermeister
01/12/2017
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.
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Jim D
07/20/2018
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.
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Steve
10/27/2022
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
@Steve We're glad your keel roller is still on the job!
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Brad
05/18/2020
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!
Huge "thank-you" to etrailer for allowing DIY'ers such as myself the opportunity to be a part of this new hobby!
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Jack A.
02/23/2015
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.
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Kenneth
05/02/2023
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 .
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.
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mark f
10/11/2016
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.
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Pat M.
01/14/2020
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.
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Anton
09/09/2025
Excellent job
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Bill E.
08/03/2012
roller with this new version. Perfect fit. Hope to get another 20 years.
eTrailer has great price and shiping. Arrived very quickly.
eTrailer has great price and shiping. Arrived very quickly.
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Chuck
12/30/2018
They work great boat sits much better on the trailer. So much better than the rusty bent up old ones.
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Dan W.
05/15/2015
Fast shipping and product as described. Looks heavy duty enough to support my 8,000 pound boat
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LuAnn P.
09/23/2014
At first I ordered the wrong roller, had to return it after I took the time to notice the Yale 2244 number on the side of my existing rollers! Had no issues installing these new rollers, should make retrieving my boat a lot easier!
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Paul S
07/13/2013
Good quality product, fast shipping and a perfect fit.
by:
JBS
07/19/2017
This replaced the roller on my trailer perfectly. I have had no troubles with it for a year now still going strong.
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joe m
08/12/2016
Great company to do business with. Super fast shipping. Great customer service.
by:
Tom
04/27/2022
Awesome roller very easy to replace from old to new. Thanks Etrailer
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