{"product_id":"tie-down-engineering-86285-amber-pvc-v-bow-stop-3-inch-1-2-inch-shaft","title":"Tie Down Engineering 86285 Amber PVC V-Bow Stop, 3 Inch, 1\/2 Inch Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie Down Engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86285\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e NORAPLAS 7790 PVC over a steel sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches L x 0.5 inches W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 081628862850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boat Trailer Bow Stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shaft size does the Tie Down Engineering 86285 bow stop fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is part number 86285?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part number 86285 is amber colored PVC, distinguishing it from Tie Down's black versions of the same roller style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this roller scratch or mark my boat's hull?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The 86285 is made from a non-marring PVC compound specifically formulated to contact gelcoat and hull surfaces without marking or marring them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 86285 bow stop made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the 86285 bow stop weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tie Down Engineering 86285 weighs 0.52 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this bow stop roller?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 86285 is a 3 inch V-bow stop, measuring 3 inches in length by 0.5 inches in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called a V-bow stop?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 86285 a genuine Tie Down Engineering part?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 86285 is the manufacturer part number for this amber PVC V-bow stop from Tie Down Engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Tie Down Engineering offer a warranty on this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 86285 bow stop is backed by a 1 year limited manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 86285 available in other colors or shaft sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the enhanced PVC compare to a polyurethane bow stop?\u003c\/strong\u003e According to Tie Down Engineering, the enhanced PVC formula used in the 86285 outperforms traditional polyurethane bow stop rollers in durability and shock absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tie Down Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49017657983195,"sku":"T-D-86285","price":12.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/T-D-86285_lg__30323.1558134848.500.750.jpg?v=1785329213","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/tie-down-engineering-86285-amber-pvc-v-bow-stop-3-inch-1-2-inch-shaft","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}