Tie Down Engineering 3" V-Bow Stop 1/2" Shaft Soft Brown 241-86490
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Tie Down Engineering 86490 is a 3-inch rubber V-bow stop for a 1/2-inch shaft. Current listings identify it as a trailer bow-stop component designed to catch and cushion the front of the boat during loading, launching, and trailering.
This is the brown rubber style commonly used on smaller trailer bow-stop setups where the roller needs to center the bow and provide a soft contact point at the winch stand. Tie Down lists the part as a 3 in. Rubber V-Bow Stop 1/2 in. Shaft.
Key Features
- Tie Down Engineering V-bow stop
- Part number: 86490
- Size: 3"
- Shaft size: 1/2"
- Material: rubber
- Color/style: brown rubber
- Approximate listed width: 3.13"
- Approximate listed weight: 1.90 lb
Compatibility / Application
Commonly used on boat trailers that accept a 3-inch V-bow stop with a 1/2-inch shaft. Fitment is determined by the trailer's bow-stop bracket, shaft diameter, and the existing roller size already on the trailer rather than by boat engine model.
Fitment Notice
Please confirm the trailer uses a 3-inch V-bow stop and 1/2-inch shaft before ordering. Matching the shaft diameter and bow-stop width is the key fitment check on this part.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this bow stop when:
- the rubber has hardened, cracked, or split
- the V-shape is deformed or flattened
- the bow no longer centers cleanly against the stop
- the old stop has worn enough to reduce cushioning or alignment
Installation Notes
- Confirm the shaft size is 1/2 inch.
- Match the replacement width to the existing bow-stop setup.
- Inspect the shaft, brackets, and end hardware during replacement.
- A fresh V-bow stop helps protect the bow and improves centering during loading.
Replaces / Cross Reference Numbers
- 86490
- LNS format typically aligns as 241-86490 for this item
- Tie Down description: 3 in. Rubber V-Bow Stop 1/2 in. Shaft
Parts Desk Insight
On trailer bow stops, the two details that matter most are the shape and the shaft size. A V-bow stop is meant to catch and center the bow differently than a straight roller, so swapping between the two only works when the trailer setup and hull shape call for it. For this one, the important checks are simple: 3-inch V style and 1/2-inch shaft.
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In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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