Replacement Idler Axle for a 1996 Yacht Club Boat Trailer with a V-Bend Axle

Updated 08/03/2026 | Published 07/28/2026

Question:

I have a 1996 yacht club boat trailer that has a v shape to the axel. It is an idler axel that has no brakes it is 88 9/16 hub face to hub face. And 73 13/16 center of springs. I am wondering if you have anything comparable

asked by: Wade H

Expert Reply:

I'm happy to help with that Wade.

Based on the measurements you provided, the closest axle we carry is the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs, Part # e65GR. It has an 89 inch hub face to hub face measurement and a 74 inch spring center measurement, which is very close to your existing 88-9/16 inch hub face and 73-13/16 inch spring center dimensions.

The one thing I'd want you to be aware of is that this is a straight round tube axle, while your Yacht Club trailer uses a V-shaped axle. That V-shape is there to provide extra clearance for the bottom of the boat, so switching to a straight axle could reduce that clearance.

Before making the change, I'd recommend checking how much room you have between the bottom of your boat and the current V-shaped axle. An easy way to do that is to measure from the lowest point of the hull straight down to the lowest point of the axle. Then imagine a straight line running from one hub to the other. If the bottom of the boat hangs below that imaginary line, a straight axle may contact the hull. If the hull stays several inches above that line, a straight axle may work just fine.

Can you tell me what year, make, and model your boat is? That will help me get a better idea of whether a straight axle is likely to provide enough clearance for your setup.

expert reply by: Heather A