CE Smith Y-Stop Bow Stop, 3 Inch, 1/2 Inch Shaft, Rubber Boat Trailer Support

The CE Smith 29551 Y-Stop is a rubber bow stop designed to cradle and support the bow of a boat on a trailer, keeping it centered and stable during towing, launching, and storage. The Y-shaped rubber body spans 6 inches with a 3 inch length and fits a 1/2 inch diameter shaft, making it a straightforward fit for trailer setups built around that shaft size. It is built from sturdy rubber construction intended to hold up to repeated towing use and ongoing exposure to sun, water, and road elements without breaking down prematurely. The Y-Stop mounts to a trailer's frame or an existing bow stop bracket using the shaft, and installation follows a universal, straightforward attachment approach rather than a specialized mounting procedure. It functions as a direct replacement for original-equipment bow stops on trailers using standard bracket and shaft sizing, so it can be used to replace a worn, cracked, or torn stop without changing other trailer hardware. Because the rubber cradle reduces metal-to-hull contact at the bow, it helps prevent scuffing and excess movement of the boat while underway or sitting in storage. This part is sold as the rubber Y-Stop component itself, sized for trailers built around a 1/2 inch shaft and standard Y-stop brackets.

Specifications

• Brand: CE Smith
• Manufacturer Part Number: 29551
• Product Type: Boat Trailer Bow Stop (Y-Stop)
• Material: Rubber
• Span: 6 inches
• Length: 3 inches
• Shaft Diameter: 1/2 inch
• Weight: 1.5625 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 4 inches
• UPC: 768296002305

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CE Smith 29551 Y-Stop used for? It is a rubber bow stop that cradles and supports the bow of a boat on a trailer, keeping the boat centered and reducing movement during towing and storage.

What shaft diameter does this Y-Stop fit? The CE Smith 29551 is sized for a 1/2 inch diameter shaft.

What size is the CE Smith Y-Stop? It has a span of 6 inches and a length of 3 inches, with a 1/2 inch shaft diameter.

What material is the CE Smith 29551 made from? It is made of rubber, chosen for durability under towing stress and outdoor exposure.

How much does the CE Smith 29551 Y-Stop weigh? This bow stop weighs 1.5625 pounds.

Is this a direct replacement for the original bow stop on my trailer? Yes, the CE Smith 29551 is designed as a direct replacement for original-equipment Y-stops on trailers with standard bracket and shaft sizing.

How is the CE Smith Y-Stop installed? It uses a universal design that attaches to a trailer's frame or existing bow stop bracket via the 1/2 inch shaft, without a specialized mounting procedure.

Will the CE Smith 29551 fit any boat trailer? It fits trailers built around a 1/2 inch shaft and standard Y-stop brackets, covering a wide range of boat trailer setups.

What does the CE Smith 29551 come with? It includes the rubber Y-Stop bow stop component itself, sized for a 1/2 inch shaft.

Why replace a worn Y-Stop bow stop? A cracked or torn rubber Y-Stop like the CE Smith 29551 no longer cushions the bow properly, which can let the boat shift or the hull rub against the trailer during transport.

Is the CE Smith 29551 suitable for both towing and storage? Yes, it is built to provide stability and reduce movement both while a boat is being towed and while it sits in storage on the trailer.