Will CE Smith bolster Brackets for Pontoon Boat Trailers Fit Any Trailer

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Will these work on all trailers?

asked by: Karl

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The end to end span of the CE Smith Bolster Bracket # CE10052-32G for Pontoon Boat Trailers is 15.03 inches, which, according to CE Smith is the most important measurement when talking about pontoon trailer brackets.

CE Smith cannot guarantee these brackets will fit every trailer, however, they are widely used. In the picture you will see all of the dimensions listed so you can check your measurement needs against this bracket.

expert reply by: Lori W

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Answer 1

I checked with CE Smith and they informed me that the larger holes on the bracket that connect to the bunks and the larger holes are .410 of an inch and the smaller holes are .313 of an inch. Check out the picture I attached for more dimensions.

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Answer 2

The height of the CE Smith Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE10052-32G from the base to the top of the "V" is 5" which you can see in the photo below.

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Answer 3

Yes, you could use 2 inch by 4 inch bunks on the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G.

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Answer 4

The span of the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G that you referenced is right at 15 inches. If you check out the image I attached you will see that dimension as well as a few others.

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse and pulled a CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G to measure it. The actual width, not the span, is approximately 2 inches. It is actually just a hair under 2 inches but each one could be slightly different because of the…

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Answer 6

If you look at the provided photo, you can see the bolt spacing of the CE Smith #CE10052-32G bolster bracket.

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Answer 7

According to my contact at C.E. Smith, the manufacturer of the Bolster Bracket you referenced, the center to center dimension of the two holes in the base of the bracket is 1-1/4 inches with a 5/8 inch space between the two holes. Using U-bolts to…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are trying to bring the boat down closer to the trailer frame. I have personally not seen many setups that involve using keel rollers like the CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly part #CE10455G with a pontoon boat but if you have…

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Answer 9

Pressure treated lumber can be used for bunk boards along with bunk carpet like the #CE11349. However, it is possible that some corrosion may occur from the chemicals in the lumber over time. The CE Smith bunk boards like #CE27840 are made from…

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Answer 10

The CE Smith Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE10052-32G does not have a listed weight capacity per the manufacturer. The reason for this is because the weight of most pontoon boats is pretty standard so I don't believe you will…

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Answer 11

There really is no specific bunk board size recommendation to use with the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G. It really just boils down to what works best for your application. Attached is a photo that a customer sent in where it looks like they…

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Answer 12

I recommend the V-Wing Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE26265G40. They are galvanized and allow for 4" wide bunk boards. These are sold individually so be sure to order enough for your application. I also recommend the Bunk Style…

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