Recommended Keel Rollers for Boat Trailer
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 3" Wide Trailer Tongues - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Keel Roller
- 11-1/2 Inch Tall
- Black Rubber
- 5 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Adjustable Mounting Brackets for Keel Rollers - Galvanized Steel - 11-1/2" L - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Roller Bracket
- 11-1/2 Inch Tall
- Galvanized Steel
- CE Smith
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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
- Thermoplastic - Non-Marking
- 4 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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