Roller, Keel, 8" Yellow PVC

The Roller, Keel, 8" Yellow PVC is an 8-inch yellow PVC keel roller for boat trailers, available at Skipper B Trailers in Westwego, Louisiana. The keel roller sits along the centerline of the trailer and supports the keel — the bottom ridge of the boat hull — during loading and transport. The V-shaped groove in the roller cradles the keel and guides the hull toward center during loading, helping the boat track straight onto the trailer as you winch it up at the launches across Bayou Segnette State Park, Lake Pontchartrain, and the ramps throughout Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans West Bank. The 8-inch width provides the contact surface for the keel on smaller to mid-size boats, and the yellow PVC material is the standard roller material used on Magic Tilt and other boat trailers — tough enough to handle the hull weight, soft enough to protect gel coat and aluminum finishes, and resistant to UV degradation in the Louisiana sun.

Louisiana boaters who launch regularly roll the boat's keel across these rollers twice per trip — once during loading and once during launching. That repeated contact wears the roller over time, and the saltwater, sand, and grit that accumulate on the roller surface act as abrasives that accelerate the wear. A worn keel roller with a flattened V-groove doesn't guide the hull properly during loading — the boat slides off-center on the trailer and sits crooked on the bunks, causing uneven hull support and tracking problems during towing on Interstate 10, Highway 90, the Westbank Expressway, and the rough roads between Westwego, Marrero, Harvey, and Gretna. A cracked or split roller can catch on the keel and scratch the hull finish. Replacing worn keel rollers with fresh PVC restores the proper V-groove centering action and protects the hull. Whether you're Fishing Fanatic Frank replacing a worn keel roller during a pre-season trailer inspection, a marine repair shop stocking replacement rollers for customer Magic Tilt service in Greater New Orleans, Captain Chris replacing rollers across fleet trailers on a maintenance schedule, or New Boater Nancy and Nick upgrading worn rollers on a used trailer, this 8-inch yellow PVC keel roller restores proper keel guidance.

At $14.99, this keel roller provides affordable replacement for the most critical roller on the trailer. The 8-inch width fits smaller to mid-size boat keel configurations, and the yellow PVC matches the standard Magic Tilt roller material. Mounts on a standard shaft through the center hole. Perfect for keel roller replacement, roller upgrades, pre-season maintenance, and boat trailer service throughout Southeast Louisiana.

Key Features:
- 8-inch yellow PVC keel roller for boat trailers
- V-shaped groove cradles and guides the boat's keel
- Centers the hull during loading for proper bunk alignment
- Yellow PVC — tough, hull-safe, UV-resistant material
- 8-inch width for smaller to mid-size boat keels
- Center hole for standard mounting shaft installation
- Protects gel coat and aluminum hull finishes
- Replaces worn, cracked, or flattened keel rollers
- Restores proper hull centering during loading
- Standard Magic Tilt roller material and color
- Compatible with Magic Tilt and other boat trailer roller systems
- Affordable replacement at $14.99
- Same-day pickup available in Westwego, LA

Yellow PVC 8-inch keel roller for Southeast Louisiana boat trailer hull support. Available for same-day pickup in Westwego, LA.