Tie Down Engineering Amber 3 Inch Boat Trailer Bow Roller, 1/2 Inch Shaft, Part 86289

The Tie Down Engineering 86289 is an amber 3 inch PVC bow roller built for the bow stand of a boat trailer. It centers and cushions the bow of the boat as it is loaded and hauled, reducing direct contact between the hull and the trailer bracket. The molded PVC construction absorbs impact during loading and transport, helping prevent damage from bolts or brackets on the bow stand and reducing scraping, cracking, or impact marks on the hull.

This roller has a 3 inch width and a center shaft hole sized for a 1/2 inch shaft, making it compatible with most standard trailer bow stop brackets built around that shaft size. It is supplied as the center roller only, so mounting hardware and end bells are separate components. The roller is a simple, direct swap for a worn or damaged bow roller using your existing trailer hardware, and Tie Down Engineering also produces matching end bells designed to pair with the bow roller to extend the slope and improve alignment at the bow stand.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86289
• Color: Amber
• Size: 3 Inches
• Shaft Diameter: 1/2 Inch
• Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Item Dimensions: 3 Inches Long x 0.5 Inches Wide
• Weight: 0.46 pounds
• Item Type: Boat Trailer Bow Roller
• Included Components: 3 Inch PVC Bow Roller (mounting hardware and end bells sold separately)

Frequently Asked Questions

What size shaft does the Tie Down Engineering 86289 bow roller fit? The 86289 roller has a center hole sized for a 1/2 inch shaft, matching most standard trailer bow stop brackets built around that shaft size.

What color is part number 86289? Part 86289 is amber, the 3 inch size in Tie Down Engineering's PVC bow roller line.

Is this the full bow stop assembly or just the roller? The 86289 is the center roller only. Mounting hardware and end bells are separate components and are not included.

What material is the 86289 bow roller made from? It is made from molded polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which absorbs impact and cushions the hull during loading and transport.

How much does the 86289 bow roller weigh? The Tie Down Engineering 86289 weighs 0.46 pounds.

What are the dimensions of the 86289 roller? The roller measures 3 inches long by 0.5 inches wide, with a 3 inch overall roller width.

Does Tie Down Engineering offer this roller in other sizes or colors? Yes. The same roller is also available as Amber 4 inch (part 86287), Black 3 inch (part 86402), and Black 4 inch (part 86400).

What is the 86289 roller used for? It mounts on a boat trailer's bow stand to guide and cushion the boat's bow during loading and hauling, reducing hull contact with the trailer bracket.

Can I use an end bell with the 86289 roller? Yes. Tie Down Engineering makes end bells designed to pair with the bow roller to extend the slope and improve alignment at the bow stand; these are sold separately.

Is the 86289 a direct replacement for a worn bow roller? Yes, it is a direct-fit replacement roller for a worn or damaged unit using your existing bow stand hardware, provided your bracket uses a 1/2 inch shaft.

Does the 86289 include mounting hardware? No. The listing for part 86289 includes the 3 inch PVC bow roller only; mounting hardware is sold separately.