Recommended Keel Rollers for Boat Trailer
Updated 05/12/2020 | Published 05/08/2020
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
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.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 2" Wide Trailer Tongues - Galvanized Steel and Yellow TPR
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Keel Roller
- 11-1/2 Inch Tall
- Plastic
- 4 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: weigh safe hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: keel roller
- Shop: CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 3" Wide Trailer Tongues - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber
- Search Results: adjustable height drop hitch
- Q&A: What is the Best Grease for Trailer Bearings
- Shop: CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel/Black Rubber - 5"
- Search Results: boat tie downs
- Search Results: bow bell boat trailer parts
- Search Results: bow roller boat trailer parts
- Search Results: boat trailer hand cranks
- Shop: etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers
- Shop: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 8-1/2" to 37-3/4" Lift - 6 Tons
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Q&A: Should Weigh Safe Hitch Receiver Locking Pin Be Lubricated
- Shop: CE Smith 5" Offset Bracket for Spool Roller Assembly - Galvanized Steel - Qty 1
- Shop: CE Smith Adjustable Mounting Brackets for Keel Rollers - Galvanized Steel - 11-1/2" L - 1 Pair
- Video: Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
- Video: Complete Breakdown of the CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 3" Wide Trailer Tongues
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the CE Smith Adjustable Mounting Brackets for Keel Rollers
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the CE Smith Carpeted Johnboat Bunk Board for Boat Trailers
- Q&A: Will The Trailer Spare Tire Carrier DL22128 Move Around While Driving
- Q&A: Roller Shaft Diameter for CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 3" Wide Trailer Tongues
- Q&A: Keel Roller Assembly CE32003G Weight Capacity
- Q&A: How to Install Yates Keel Pad on Crossmember
- Q&A: How to Install the Yates Keel Pads on Your Trailer
- Video: Feature Breakdown: CE Smith Universal-Fit Split Panel Brackets for Boat Trailers
- Video: Review of the Yates Keel Pad