Recommended Keel Rollers for Boat Trailer
Updated 05/12/2020 | Published 05/08/2020
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I want to add keel rollers to a boat trailer. Presently @ 900lb ridged bottom inflatables keel rests on carpeted 2x6 running on top of full length trailer tongue. Sides of hull are also supported by 8 foot bunk boards. How many sets of rollers do you recommend for keel? Leaning toward Yates TPR rollers since they are made in USA. I understand some Yates rollers have a metal inside. Is this metal stainless, zinc plated steel or something else? Also where are the CE Smith pvc rollers made? Was also considering adding bow bell rollers to 5 inch spool rollers on CE32004G brackets for the forward keel area. Is there a recommended way to adapt a 1/2 inch pin/ bolt to the 5/8 inch pin holes on the bracket or do you sell an equivalent bracket with a 1/2 inch pin hole? Or do you have a trick to drilling the bow bell shaft holes out to 5/8 inch in TPR? Thanks!
asked by: Gwyn C
Expert Reply:
You will only need one keel roller assembly, and I recommend the CE Smith - which is also made in the USA - because they come with a full assembly as opposed to having to piece together parts, which can be more costly. You only need to choose the one that fits your trailer's tongue width:
- 2" Wide Trailer Tongue: CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly - Galvanized Steel and Yellow TPR # CE32015G
- 3" Wide Trailer Tongue: CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber # CE32003G
As far as the CE Smith Adjustable Mounting Brackets # CE32004G, there unfortunately isn't a way or a trick to adapt a 1/2" pin to the 5/8" holes, or an equivalent bracket with that size hole. I have added links to video reviews of the keel roller assemblies for you to check out as well.
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CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 2" Wide Trailer Tongues - Galvanized Steel and Yellow TPR
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- 11-1/2 Inch Tall
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- 4 Inch Long
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