A boat trailer may use several different rollers. Keel rollers support the hull along the centreline, bow-bell assemblies help position the bow at the stop, and spool rollers and compact bow rollers suit different contact points. This C.E. Smith chart brings the key sizes together by exact manufacturer part number.

Keel, bow and spool roller size chart

Measurements are manufacturer figures in inches. Width and outside diameter are different dimensions, and neither is a substitute for shaft-bore measurement.

MPN Roller style Nominal size/application Roller/assembly width Outside diameter Shaft size
29334 PVC bow-bell assembly Fits a 3-in centre bracket 6 in 4-1/8 in 1/2 in
29335 PVC bow-bell assembly Fits a 4-in centre bracket 8 in 5-1/4 in 1/2 in
29500 Keel roller Nominal 12-in roller 11-3/4 in 3-1/2 in 5/8 in
29502 Keel roller Nominal 8-in roller 7-7/8 in 3-3/8 in 5/8 in
29522 Spool roller Nominal 5-in roller 4-7/8 in 3 in 5/8 in
29541 Bow roller Nominal 4-in roller 3-3/4 in 3-1/2 in 1/2 in
What's included? The bow-bell parts 29334 and 29335 are assemblies with 1/2-inch shafts. For keel, spool and stand-alone bow rollers, check the exact product listing and supplier package to confirm whether a separate shaft is required. Shaft fit is a size specification, not proof that a shaft is in the package.

Measurements before ordering

Take four measurements from the existing trailer before selecting a roller: roller body width, maximum diameter, shaft diameter and the clear space between bracket arms. On bow-bell assemblies, the nominal 3-inch or 4-inch designation is the centre-bracket size, not the assembly's full width.

  • Keel rollers: the 29500 and 29502 use 5/8-inch shafts but have different widths; do not substitute by diameter alone.
  • Bow-bell assemblies: the yellow PVC 29334 fits a 3-inch centre bracket, while 29335 fits a 4-inch centre bracket.
  • Spool versus bow: part 29522 is a 5-inch nominal spool roller for a 5/8-inch shaft; 29541 is a compact bow roller with a 1/2-inch shaft size.

Find the matching roller

Select a matching part number for its detailed listing and current online availability.

Need a replacement shaft, cap nuts or a complete bracket assembly? Use our C.E. Smith roller mounting hardware guide.

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