How to Choose Correct Replacement Keel roller and Shaft for Boat Trailer
Published 08/21/2018
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Question:
What is the correct way to measure for replacement of rubber keel and shaft for a boat trailer. My husband overhauled the trailer n tossed out the old keel n shaft so I dont have anything to compare it to. Please help so I can order replacement parts for our boat trailer
asked by: Christina G
Expert Reply:
What you need to do is make sure that the roller fits inside the roller bracket with some slight room so it can turn freely. Then just make sure that the replacement shaft is long enough to reach to the outsides of the bracket so that you can put the caps on it.
For example, the Yates V Keel Roller # YR5213-4P is 5" long and takes a 1/2" shaft while the 1/2" shaft # CE10701A is 6-1/4" long and comes with the pal nuts to secure it to the bracket.
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Yates V Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 5" Long - 1/2" Shaft
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Keel Roller
- 3 Inch Diameter
- Rubber
- 5 Inch Long
- Fits 1/2 Inch Shaft
- Yates Rubber
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