How Many Bow Rollers Does a Trailer Usually Have
Question:
How many do I need for a 12 ft. alum boat? How far apart should they be spaced?
asked by: Paul G
Expert Reply:
Normally a trailer only uses one bow roller like the part # YR450BLK that you referenced up near the front of the trailer where the boat rests against the front of the trailer.
You might be thinking of roller bunks like the # DL21741 which is sold as a pair of 5 foot long rollers. A pair of these would be all you'd need for a 12 foot boat. For brackets you'd need the part # DL21742.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- Dutton-Lainson
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Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket for Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunks Parts DL21740 & DL21741
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk Bracket
- Zinc-Plated Steel
- Dutton-Lainson
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Yates Bow Roller for Boat Trailers - TPR - 4" Long - 1/2" Shaft - Black
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Bow Roller
- 3-1/4 Inch Diameter
- Thermoplastic - Standard
- 3-3/4 Inch Long
- Fits 1/2 Inch Shaft
- Yates Rubber
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