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C.E. Smith Trailer Rollers & Brackets

Smooth launching and loading starts with good rollers. C.E. Smith makes keel, bow, and side rollers and the brackets to mount them. Match the parts to your trailer. Worn or wrong rollers make loading the boat a fight. C.E. Smith builds trailer rollers and brackets to fix that. This collection covers keel rollers, bow rollers, bow bells, side guide rollers, and the brackets plus hardware that hold them. Choosing right comes down to matching the roller type to its job and the bracket to your trailer. Match the roller to its job Keel rollers support the hull along the center of the trailer and let the boat slide on and off. Bow rollers and bow bells cradle the bow and...

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Smooth launching and loading starts with good rollers. C.E. Smith makes keel, bow, and side rollers and the brackets to mount them. Match the parts to your trailer.

Worn or wrong rollers make loading the boat a fight. C.E. Smith builds trailer rollers and brackets to fix that. This collection covers keel rollers, bow rollers, bow bells, side guide rollers, and the brackets plus hardware that hold them. Choosing right comes down to matching the roller type to its job and the bracket to your trailer.

Match the roller to its job

Keel rollers support the hull along the center of the trailer and let the boat slide on and off. Bow rollers and bow bells cradle the bow and stop it at the right spot. Side guide rollers keep the boat centered as you load. This matters on a windy ramp or in current. Identify what each position needs before ordering.

Size the bracket to your trailer

Brackets and roller assemblies fit common trailer tongue and frame sizes, usually 2 inch and 2 1/2 inch members. Match the bracket to your tube size and the roller shaft diameter so everything bolts up solid. A bracket that does not fit the frame wobbles and wears fast.

Roller material

Rollers come in rubber and TPR thermoplastic rubber. TPR resists marking the hull and holds up to sun and use. Black rubber is economical. For a light colored hull choose non marking rollers to avoid streaks.

Not sure which rollers your trailer needs? Tell our crew your trailer frame size and what is worn. We will match the rollers, brackets, and hardware for a smooth launch and load.

Frequently Asked Questions

What roller types does my trailer use?

Keel rollers support the hull center and let the boat slide. Bow rollers and bow bells cradle and stop the bow. Side guide rollers keep the boat centered while loading.

How do I size a roller bracket?

Brackets fit common trailer frame sizes of 2 inch and 2 1/2 inch plus the roller shaft diameter. Match the bracket to your tube size so it bolts up solid and does not wobble.

Rubber or TPR rollers?

TPR thermoplastic rubber resists marking the hull and holds up to sun and use. Black rubber is economical. Choose non marking rollers for light colored hulls to avoid streaks.

Why do side guide rollers help?

Side guide rollers keep the boat centered as you drive onto the trailer. They help on windy ramps or in current and make solo loading easier.

When should I replace trailer rollers?

Replace rollers when they are cracked, flat spotted, hardened, or marking the hull. Worn rollers make loading difficult and can scuff the boat.

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