5 inch Keel Roller Bracket Recommendation for a Boat Trailer

Updated 04/28/2014 | Published 04/25/2014

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

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Question:

I recently ordered and received a couple of rollers I needed for my boat trailerits a load rite and I bought it second hand..have now idea of model etc. I ordered the 5inch keel roller, which is great..except I noticed that the 3inch by 3inch brace running across the trailer is broken/bent whatever.. the roller is connected by a piece that is welded to the frame and that piece if broken into the brace..so I dont have to remove the whole section I thought I could use the 5inch bracket that holds the roller..the question I have is will that bracket be fine for the keel roller? and should I bolt the bracket laterally to the section or on top..I am sending photos that may explain this better..hope you know what Im talking about..

asked by: David M

Expert Reply:

The CE Smith Panel Bracket for 5" Boat Trailer Rollers # CE10301G is designed to be mounted on the side of a trailer frame like the bent bracket in the picture you attached. If you look at the bracket you will see that the portion that holds the roller extends up above the top of the portion of the bracket that would attach to the trailer frame.

Also, I checked your order notes and you previously ordered the Yates V Keel Roller # YR5213-5 which would work well with the # C10301G.

If I misunderstood your two question email me back and I'll do my best to help you further!

expert reply by: Jameson C