How to Install your Bow Roller Like a Pro!

Let Bobby from Dark Horse Marine show you how to install your bow roller for your boat in simple to follow steps that will make you look like a pro! In this short video, we'll take you from prep to finish. Looking to purchase a bow roller? Visit our store at www.darkhorsem...

[@jb243wp]

Seriously ppl commenting there's no silicone or sealer within the bolts..
Are they the same ppl that don't realise it's just a basic simplicity demo, and don't actually realise it's not a real boat 🤔

[@RidgeRunner4X4]

Why no sealant around the bolts?

[@Darkhorsemarine]

Our mistake- we should have used sealant!

[@patclements3067]

Thanks for the video. Would butyl tape work as well as the caulk? Wondering if there are advantages/disadvantages? Also, I assume the anchor swings far enough out when it's released for the anchor point to miss the hull? Thanks!

[@Darkhorsemarine]

Hi Pat, thanks for the feed back. I'm sure the tape would keep the water from sneaking into the mounting holes, but I'm not so sure it would handle the UV rays near the edges of the roller. I'm also not sure how the clean it would look on the edges of the roller once the mounting bolts sandwiched the tape. If you decide to go that route let us know how it turns out.
Regarding the anchor, when dry mounting the anchor and just before you mark the mounting holes with a pencil, rest the anchor in the bow roller until it hits the lead roller. Then slide the roller aft on the deck until the point of the anchor is between 2 - 3" from hitting the boat. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@Peterwright99]

What? no silicone to seal the bolt holes?

[@Darkhorsemarine]

Our mistake and you are correct- we should have used silicone!

[@justinkemeter]

No sealant in the bolt holes? Is there a rubber washer under the bolt head?

[@Darkhorsemarine]

No, it was our mistake- we should have used silicone around the bolts.

[@Honda1k]

Roller part number?

[@superformOG]

will that roller fit a rocna?

[@nikorodriguez411]

I have a 2003 Proline 22 Walk and recommendations for that style of boat?

[@Darkhorsemarine]

Hi Niko, please send pics to [e-mail] and I’ll have a look. Send top, side and inside the anchor looker. Have a get day.

[@shoddyoddie504]

What fixings would you go for if you couldn’t gain access to the under side?

[@Darkhorsemarine]

Access panels or deck plate.

[@sailboatbob3969]

you make it look so simple....but i can't get to my bow from the side of my boat, then what?

[@SailingSarah]

Silicone???? 🤔

[@Darkhorsemarine]

You can, but we recommend 3M 4200 adhesive