Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 18" Long - 5/8" Shaft

Part Number: YR18244-165EC

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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 18" wide brackets with a 5/8" diameter shaft. 1-800-940-8924 to order Yates Rubber boat trailer parts part number YR18244-165EC or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Yates Rubber products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 18" Long - 5/8" Shaft. Boat Trailer Parts reviews from real customers.

Yates Rubber Boat Trailer Parts - YR18244-165EC

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: 18" wide bracket with 5/8" diameter shaft
Dimensions: 17-1/4" long x 3-3/4" diameter

18244-165EC Yates 18" Super Heavy-Duty Keel Roller - Black Rubber

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Detailed Breakdown of the Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers

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Today we're going to review part #yr18244-165ec. This is a Yates keel roller for boat trailers. This keel roller is constructed of a heavy duty rubber. Does have the heavy duty nylon bushings on both ends. This keel roller is designed to replace one of the keel rollers on your boat trailer. The keel roller will ease the loading and unloading of the boat and it will support the bottom of the boat as it sits on the trailer.

It will also help to absorb any road shock while the boats being towed. This product is made in the USA. We're going to do a couple dimensions for you. The overall length of this roller is 17 3/4 inches long and the diameter, its 3 3/4 inches diameter. This keel roller is designed to fit on an 18 inch wide bracket with a 5/8 inch diameter shaft.

And that should do it for part #yr18244-165ec.

Customer Satisfaction Score:

98% were satisfied with this product

2% of customers were not satisfied

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2% of customers were not satisfied

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4.7

318 reviews

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by: Mark 07/06/2020

I needed a replacement roller for my boat trailer and came across the Yates 18"roller
online at etrailer.com. The quality was good according to the information on their website and the price was reasonable. So, I installed it using a Moeller 19"L X 5/8 dia galvanized shaft, 2- 5/8" spacer washers to eliminate side to side play and 2- 5/8 end caps. I works great! Thank you etrailer.

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by: Bill 06/14/2018 One Year Later

Outstanding product and value. Used on a whitewater raft trailer where these two rollers allow for uploading and loading the raft in remote locations.

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by: Martin 05/27/2026

Just what I wanted.

by: Dean A 06/24/2017 One Year Later

Hi Etrailer.
What happened to George who wrote me about this about a year ago. Anyway you will figure it out.
This has been a slow project because I am an old retired guy living on a surfing beach way down in Mexico. I brought all the parts from you down in my truck about two years ago. All the parts came from you and the steel and paint I bought here in Mexico. I built the trailer in my shop here and had to modify it several times to fit the strange requirements we have for launching off the beach with waves. I never seem to remember to take the camera or my phone to the beach to show that procedure but it is a little involved compared to a tilt trailer on a boat ramp. If I back the trailer into the water the wave action washes the sand out from under the trailer tires and the quad tires and them I am stuck. I have to launch in the hard sand just inland from the waves and parallel to them. The trailer can only tilt until the rear cross member is just above the sand or I cannot pull the trailer out from under the boat with the 500 lb. Honda 4WD quad. We put pieces of 2 inch black irrigation plastic tubing about 6 feet long under the boat as it is coming down off of the trailer as it is pulled out. This gives us old guys the chance to push the boat 90 degrees until it faces the waves. We wait for some larger waves to roll up under the boat and then we push it into the water and away we go when we find a lull in the incoming waves. We use the boat to get to surfing spots and then fish on the way home. The trailer pictures I am sending are showing the tilt stop that is not quite in use as I am just running the engine in my drive way. The fat little tires are for the sand.
If this project is of interest to you I have some pictures showing the construction of the trailer that better show some of your hardware. I will also try to remember the camera the next time we launch. Our waves are bigger in the summer time so we will have to wait for a small surf day to play with the boat.
Everything that happens here in Mexico is slow and there was some spine surgery that also slowed things down a bit. But a year later I am still surfing and playing with the boat.
That's my story and sorry to be so slow.
Dean Aldinger
Casa Margarita
Playa La Saladita
Guerrero Mexico.

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Laura E.

6/24/2017

Dean, thanks for your business and your review. Makes me want to leave my desk job and join all of you! George is still here and is an amazing customer service rep. We wish you the best as you recover from your spine surgery!

by: Loren C 09/16/2013

The roller works well with the 19 inch shafts. I purchased 3 rollers and they were as advertised, arriving in good condition and ahead of schedule. What was especially great about etrailer.com, however, was the level of service I received from the staff. They shipped the order early, and sent it with a faster delivery than I had paid for, and then they followed up to make sure I was happy with the order. I expect this level of service from the brick and mortar stores I do business with, and it is great to see that level of service carried forward onto the internet. I definitely will order again from this company when I have need for etrailer.com product.

by: Bruce 07/28/2017

This is exactly what I was looking to find. Good service, the right product, prompt delivery and follow up on my order. This was not my first order and I will order again. Thank you.

Bruce One Year Later

7/28/2018

One year later and it is still the best in all ways. Thanks etrailer.

by: John 07/13/2018

Very quick service,couldn't have been any easier

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by: JCP 10/19/2017

Great product and their webs site has detail about product for the buyer to determine if they have the correct replacement part. A great company to buy from and help is available if you need it

Jcp One Year Later

10/20/2018

Great produces and great service

by: dennis 09/21/2014

This is my first time using E-Trailer and very pleased with the quick turn around plus free shipping saved me nearly $30.00. Will be back for more...

by: Leo H 08/10/2018

We were very pleased to get the 18" roller when we couldn't find it anywhere locally. It arrived in good order and the company was great at communicating with us, since it was on back order. Your tracking report is wonderful to follow!!!

by: Hal 05/28/2016

Great quality, price and speedy service. You can't ask for more. Bought two lengths of the taper roller, and some of the 4" wobble rollers. All fit well. I refer all my 'handy' pals to etrailer. Thanks, Hal

by: Russell 12/21/2021

It arrived a day early and in great shape. It actually fit on my boat trailer. What I really liked is that they have a great tracking system from getting the order to final destination. Good Job!

by: Dan H. 10/03/2016

This particular keel roller is 17 - 18 inches long. I could not find the roller in different marinas close to my lake cottage and it was not offered with many companies on the internet. Cost of roller and shipping was reasonable. I received my order in 5 days.

by: Armand 10/11/2017

Absolutely the only place to buy your rollers!!! THE best price by FAR!!!! As always, incredibly fast shipping as well!!! Thanks again guys!!!

by: Dustin 06/03/2020

All of your products were of very good quality and fit perfectly the first time. Thank you for being genuine. I especially appreciate you selling Dutton Lainson products, as I grew up in Hastings, NE. They are a very good manufacturer.

by: Wayne 05/23/2020

One of the few companies that treat you as a customer, not just a consumer. Great customer service, delivery time and fair prices. Have and will continue to order form etrailer. Thanks again.

by: Bryan 09/13/2021 One Year Later

Excellent product and ultra fast shipping! Pleasure doing business

by: James 04/24/2024

The white insert popped out as soon as it had pressure on it. Even with washers Not good.

by: Craig 07/07/2019

The roller came a day earlier than expect and was just what I needed. Thank you for shipping as requested and for supplying a great product.

by: Thomas Brown 11/19/2016

The product was exactly what I had ordered. Price and shipping was fair. Amount of time to receive the item was good. This is the first time I have ordered from this company, I have heard of them with good reviews. I would recommend them to order from

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by: Bob B 06/06/2016

The keel rollers that I received work great! The ordering process was simple and the delivery came in a timely manner. If I ever need another set of rollers, I would not hesitate to buy from this company.

by: Chris 03/28/2023

Very sturdy. Quick shipping.

by: Robert 07/24/2020

Well made rollers, prompt service.
I will use etrailer products again.

by: Clinton 01/26/2020

Keel roller worked great for my boat trailer . The price was good and shipped to my house. I installed it yesterday. Thanks Clinton

by: Bill B. 04/29/2019 One Year Later

A very sturdy, heavy-duty, well-made product. Functions well.

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Recommended Keel Roller For Best Weight Capacity on Boat Trailer
The Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 18" Long - 5/8" Shaft # YR18244-165EC is not weight rated. The weight of the boat will actually be on the bracket and the 5/8 inch shaft that runs through the heavy-duty roller. Your application with the front weight the roller is more likely to bend the longer you make the roller. For instance the 18 inch roller along with the brackets # CE10500G and Roller Shaft w/Cap Nuts 19" x 5/8" # 107-30A will be more likely...
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Combination Keel/Caster Roller Assembly for Tandem Axle Shorelander Boat Trailer
A keel roller is not designed to carry the bulk of a boat's weight. That is the job of the bunks, whether they are wobble roller bunks like yours, standard roller bunks or carpeted bunks. Also, it is not a good idea to mount any of these boat support components to the trailer axles. Doing so would allow the forces from bumps to be transmitted directly to the boat's hull. All items that support the boat itself should be mounted to the trailer frame, which is then isolated from the road by...
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How to Make 18 inch Keel Roller Bracket
We have what you would need to make a roller bracket for the 18 inch keel roller part # YR18244-165EC. For that you would need the roller part # 107-30A and then the universal brackets # CE10500G.
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12 Inch Keel Roller And Bracket
The U-shaped bracket is not something we carry, but we do have a much stronger assembly for the keel roller. I recommend using the CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel/Black Rubber - 12" # CE10405G for a complete mount and roller. We also have the CE Smith Universal-Fit Split Panel Brackets for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel - 1 Pair # CE10500G which can be used with the Roller Shaft with Pal Nuts for Boat Trailer Rollers - Zinc-Plated Steel -...
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What is the Widest Keel Roller for a Boat Trailer
Thanks for reaching out, Michael! The widest roller we have is the 18" Long Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers # YR18244-165EC which installs on a trailer using the CE Smith Universal-Fit Split Panel Brackets # CE10500G, the 19" Roller Shaft w/Cap Nuts # 107-30A, and either bolting into the trailer frame or around it with U-Bolts. Since I'm not sure what the size of your frame is I've gone ahead and added a link to our U-Bolt kit selection for you to filter through, but I'd be more than...
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Roller Shaft Recommendation with Pal Nuts for an 18 inch Long Keel Roller # YR18244-165EC
For a roller shaft with a 5/8 inch diameter that comes with pal nuts that would work with an 18 inch long keel roller like the part # YR18244-165EC you would want the part # 107-30A. This is a 19 inch long shaft that is 5/8 inch in diameter and comes with pal nuts. This is the longest one we offer in 5/8 inch diameter.
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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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Shaft with Caps and Mounting Bracket Recommendation for the Yates Keel Roller # YR18244-165EC
The recommended shaft for with the Yates Rubber Boat Trailer Parts # YR18244-165EC that you referenced is the Roller Shaft w/Cap Nuts # 107-30A. This comes with caps as well. If you needed mounting brackets you would also want the part # CE32004G.
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Can the White Ends of the Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers # YR18244-165EC be Removed
I went out into our warehouse and pulled a Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers # YR18244-165EC and after some careful prying with a slot screwdriver I was able to remove the white ends of the roller. Once removed the diameter of the hole of the roller is 1-3/8 inches, which is just an 1/8 of an inch shy of being 1-1/2 inches.
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Keel Roller for Sun Deck Boat Trailer
It all depends on the size of the bracket that you currently have. The Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers item # YR18244-165EC you were looking at would work on an 18" bracket. This is made of a super-heavy-duty rubber that fits on a 5/8" shaft. One thing to remember is the wider the roller the more likely it is to sag. Depending on the number of rollers and weight of your Sun Deck boat you may need to use a 12" one or smaller. I have linked our selection of Keel Rollers to help you find...
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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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