Tie Down Engineering 86143 Amber 3 Inch Boat Trailer Bow Roller

The Tie Down Engineering 86143 is an amber 3 inch bow roller for boat trailers. It centers the boat on the trailer during loading, cushions impact between the bow and the trailer's bow stand, and absorbs road shock during transit. The roller is molded from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a durable, non-marking material designed to protect the boat's hull finish from scuffing or scratches as the bow slides into position.

This roller assembly ships complete with mounting hardware, including a bolt, compression nut, and washers, for straightforward installation on a compatible bow stand or winch post assembly. At 3 inches in diameter, it is sized for smaller trailer setups commonly used with bass boats, jet skis, and aluminum or fiberglass hull boats. It replaces a worn, cracked, or marked-up roller with a fresh amber unit that keeps the bow stop functioning smoothly through repeated loading and launching cycles.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86143
• Color: Amber
• Diameter: 3 inches
• Material: Polyvinyl Chloride
• Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Dimensions: 3 inches L x 3 inches W
• Hardware Included: Bolt, compression nut, and washers
• UPC: 081628861433
• Product Type: Boat Trailer Bow Roller

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Tie Down Engineering 86143 bow roller? The 86143 is a 3 inch diameter bow roller, with dimensions of 3 inches by 3 inches.

What color is part number 86143? Part number 86143 is amber colored, made from polyvinyl chloride.

What is the 86143 roller made from? It is molded from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a non-marking material that helps protect the boat's hull finish during loading.

Does the 86143 come with mounting hardware? Yes, the Tie Down Engineering 86143 bow roller assembly includes a bolt, compression nut, and washers for installation.

How much does the 86143 bow roller weigh? The 86143 weighs 1.4 pounds.

What does the bow roller do? It centers the boat on the trailer during loading, cushions impact between the bow and the trailer's bow stand, and absorbs road shock during transit.

What types of boats is the 86143 roller suited for? This 3 inch amber roller is sized for smaller trailer setups, including bass boats, jet skis, and aluminum or fiberglass hull boats.

Is the 86143 the same as the 4 inch amber roller? No, the 3 inch amber roller is part number 86143, while the 4 inch amber version is a separate part number, 86142.

Is there a black version of this roller? Yes, Tie Down Engineering also offers this roller in black; the 3 inch black version is a different part number from the amber 86143.

What is included when I order the 86143? The order includes one amber 3 inch bow roller (part number 86143) along with the bolt, compression nut, and washers needed to mount it.

Will the 86143 roller mark or scuff my hull? No, the amber PVC material of the 86143 roller is designed to be non-marking against the boat's hull.