{"product_id":"attwood-11205-1-3-inch-bow-roller-molded-rubber","title":"Attwood 11205-1 3-Inch Bow Roller | Molded Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Attwood 11205-1 is a 3-inch black molded rubber bow roller that fits a 1\/2-inch shaft. It mounts at the front of your trailer and cushions the bow as you load, keeping the boat centered and the gelcoat scratch-free. A cheap, direct replacement for a worn or cracked roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Attwood 11205-1 is a 3-inch bow roller molded from black rubber, built to take the first contact between your boat's bow and the trailer every time you load up. It's a small part. But it's doing real work. Every time you winch the boat up onto the trailer, the bow rides up and over this roller, and a good one keeps that contact smooth, quiet, and easy on your gelcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis roller fits a 1\/2-inch shaft, which is the standard size on most bow rollers and bow-stop brackets. It slides onto the shaft at the very front of your trailer, right where the boat's stem meets the frame. As you crank the winch, the bow glides up the roller and self-centers, so the hull settles square on the bunks or rollers behind it. Get the bow seated right and the rest of the boat follows. Get it wrong and you're fighting the load the whole way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is molded rubber, not hard plastic. That matters at the bow. Rubber flexes under load and gives you a cushioned, non-marring surface that won't chew up the gelcoat on the leading edge of your hull. Black rubber hides the scuffs and dirt a trailer roller picks up over a season, and it stays quiet too. No squeal, no clatter rolling down the launch ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find a bow roller like this at the front of trailers under all kinds of boats. Aluminum jon boats and fishing rigs, bass boats, small runabouts, utility hulls, and plenty of V-hull trailers all use a bow roller to guide the stem into the bow stop. It's the piece the boat rolls against as it comes up out of the water, so it sees the most direct load of any roller on the trailer. A worn one here shows up fast as a scratched or dulled spot right on the bow, which is why it's worth keeping fresh. Rubber like this is the right call for that job because it grips a little and cushions a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow rollers are wear items. They sit low on the trailer, they take sun, road grime, and salt, and they carry the bow on every single launch and retrieve. Over time rubber hardens, cracks, or wears flat on one side. Once that happens it stops rolling cleanly and starts dragging on the hull. If yours is split, glazed, or spinning rough, this is a cheap fix that saves you from scratching a far more expensive hull. Keeping a spare in the truck box isn't a bad idea either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you order, check two things. First, the shaft diameter. This roller is bored for a 1\/2-inch shaft, so measure the bolt or rod your old roller rides on. Second, the space it has to work in. This one measures 3 inches in outside diameter and 3 inches long, so confirm your bracket has room for a roller that size. If your trailer uses a larger shaft or a different roller profile, this isn't the one. But for the common 1\/2-inch bow setup, it's a direct drop-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sold as a single roller. The mounting shaft, bolt, and any bracket hardware aren't included, so reuse your existing shaft and hardware if they're in good shape, or pick up replacements separately. For most folks it's a two-minute swap. Back off the shaft, slide the old roller off, slide the new one on, and button it back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttwood has been building marine parts and accessories for more than a hundred years, and a bow roller is exactly the kind of unglamorous part they've gotten right over the decades. It's not exciting. But when you're backing down a busy ramp with a line of people waiting, you want the boat to load straight and easy the first time. That's what this roller is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-inch outside diameter by 3-inch length molded rubber body, sized for standard bow-roller brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits 1\/2-inch shafts, the common size on most trailer bow rollers and bow stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded rubber construction flexes under load for a cushioned, non-marring contact against the hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish hides scuffs and road grime and holds up through a full season on the trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-centering bow contact helps the boat load straight onto the bunks or rollers every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for worn, cracked, or flat-spotted bow rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single roller, so you reuse your existing shaft and hardware for a quick swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Attwood, a marine parts maker with more than 100 years in the industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Attwood Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is the Attwood 11205-1 bow roller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 3 inches in outside diameter and 3 inches long, molded from black rubber. It's sold as a single roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat shaft diameter does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's bored for a 1\/2-inch shaft, which is the standard size on most trailer bow rollers and bow-stop brackets. Measure the bolt or rod your old roller rides on before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMolded black rubber. Rubber flexes under load, so it cushions the bow and won't mar the gelcoat the way a hard plastic roller can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere does it mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt the very front of your boat trailer, on the bow-roller or bow-stop shaft where the boat's stem meets the frame. The bow rolls up and over it as you winch the boat on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the mounting shaft or hardware included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is sold as the roller only. Reuse your existing shaft, bolt, and bracket hardware if they're in good shape, or pick up replacements separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know when my bow roller needs replacing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf it's split, cracked, glazed hard, worn flat on one side, or spinning rough, it's time. A worn roller drags on the hull instead of rolling, and that's when it starts leaving scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your trailer uses a 1\/2-inch bow-roller shaft and has room for a 3-inch roller, it's a direct drop-in. If your shaft is a different diameter or the bracket needs a different roller profile, this one won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it protect my boat's hull?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The molded rubber gives a cushioned, non-marring contact surface, so the leading edge of your hull rides up smoothly without getting scuffed or gouged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it sold individually or as a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's sold as a single roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttwood 11205-1 Bow Roller, 3-Inch Black Molded Rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttwood Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11205-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e048903112055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded Rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount Location\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoller Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow Roller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size is the Attwood 11205-1 bow roller?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's 3 inches in outside diameter and 3 inches long, molded from black rubber. It's sold as a single roller.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What shaft diameter does it fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's bored for a 1\/2-inch shaft, which is the standard size on most trailer bow rollers and bow-stop brackets. Measure the bolt or rod your old roller rides on before ordering.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What's it made of?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Molded black rubber. Rubber flexes under load, so it cushions the bow and won't mar the gelcoat the way a hard plastic roller can.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Where does it mount?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"At the very front of your boat trailer, on the bow-roller or bow-stop shaft where the boat's stem meets the frame. The bow rolls up and over it as you winch the boat on.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is the mounting shaft or hardware included?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. This is sold as the roller only. Reuse your existing shaft, bolt, and bracket hardware if they're in good shape, or pick up replacements separately.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How do I know when my bow roller needs replacing?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"If it's split, cracked, glazed hard, worn flat on one side, or spinning rough, it's time. A worn roller drags on the hull instead of rolling, and that's when it starts leaving scratches.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Will it fit my trailer?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"If your trailer uses a 1\/2-inch bow-roller shaft and has room for a 3-inch roller, it's a direct drop-in. If your shaft is a different diameter or the bracket needs a different roller profile, this one won't fit.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does it protect my boat's hull?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. The molded rubber gives a cushioned, non-marring contact surface, so the leading edge of your hull rides up smoothly without getting scuffed or gouged.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is it sold individually or as a pair?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's sold as a single roller.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"Attwood Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600081518685,"sku":"2011226","price":7.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7266\/0317\/files\/ImageServerAPI_644c00c2-cc1f-4a05-ae32-912714fcc045.jpg?v=1790982875","url":"https:\/\/nvnmarine.com\/products\/attwood-11205-1-3-inch-bow-roller-molded-rubber","provider":"NVN Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}