Tie Down Engineering 86285 Amber PVC V-Bow Stop, 3 Inch, 1/2 Inch Shaft

The Tie Down Engineering 86285 is an amber PVC V-bow stop built to guide a boat's bow into position during loading and cradle it securely once the boat is on the trailer. Its V-shaped profile provides a firm catch without rotation, keeping the bow centered and stable through the launch and retrieval process. The roller is molded from Tie Down's enhanced PVC formula (NORAPLAS 7790 PVC over a steel sleeve), which the manufacturer states outperforms traditional polyurethane bow stops in wear resistance and shock absorption. The non-marring PVC surface will not mark or mar the boat's hull gelcoat during contact, and the material is cut resistant, helping it withstand repeated abrasion from everyday trailering use. This bow stop is sized for a 1/2 inch shaft and measures 3 inches, and is backed by a 1 year limited manufacturer warranty. It is designed as a direct fit replacement roller for trailers using a 1/2 inch shaft V-bow stop assembly, restoring proper bow support once an original roller has worn out, cracked, or hardened with age.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86285
• Color: Amber
• Size: 3 Inch
• Shaft Size: 1/2 Inch
• Material: NORAPLAS 7790 PVC over a steel sleeve
• Item Weight: 0.52 pounds
• Dimensions: 3 inches L x 0.5 inches W
• UPC: 081628862850
• Category: Boat Trailer Bow Stops

Frequently Asked Questions

What shaft size does the Tie Down Engineering 86285 bow stop fit? The 86285 bow stop is sized for a 1/2 inch shaft, so it will only fit trailer bow stop assemblies built for that shaft diameter.

What color is part number 86285? Part number 86285 is amber colored PVC, distinguishing it from Tie Down's black versions of the same roller style.

Will this roller scratch or mark my boat's hull? No. The 86285 is made from a non-marring PVC compound specifically formulated to contact gelcoat and hull surfaces without marking or marring them.

What is the 86285 bow stop made from? It is molded from NORAPLAS 7790 PVC over a steel sleeve, a cut resistant, shock absorbing compound that Tie Down states outperforms traditional polyurethane rollers.

How much does the 86285 bow stop weigh? The Tie Down Engineering 86285 weighs 0.52 pounds.

What size is this bow stop roller? The 86285 is a 3 inch V-bow stop, measuring 3 inches in length by 0.5 inches in width.

Why is it called a V-bow stop? The 86285 has a V-shaped profile that provides a firm catch on the boat's bow without letting it rotate, helping guide the bow into position during loading.

Is the 86285 a genuine Tie Down Engineering part? Yes, 86285 is the manufacturer part number for this amber PVC V-bow stop from Tie Down Engineering.

Does Tie Down Engineering offer a warranty on this part? The 86285 bow stop is backed by a 1 year limited manufacturer warranty.

Is the 86285 available in other colors or shaft sizes? Tie Down Engineering makes this same 3 inch V-bow stop in black under a different part number, and offers versions for 5/8 inch shafts as well; the 86285 specifically is the amber, 1/2 inch shaft, 3 inch version.

How does the enhanced PVC compare to a polyurethane bow stop? According to Tie Down Engineering, the enhanced PVC formula used in the 86285 outperforms traditional polyurethane bow stop rollers in durability and shock absorption.