Tires on new trailer - something missing?

[Mike22]

I just purchased a 2018 Yamaha 242X and it came with a Shorelandr trailer. After getting the boat and trailer home, we notice that one of the wheels seems to be missing a part around the hub. 3 of the wheels look like the first picture, with the hub covered (the black plastic cap is removable and there is a steel casing around the hub). the 4th looks like the 2nd picture with a greased exposed hub. Any thoughts? Did part of the hub fall off? Is it OK to drive around and launch like this? Thanks for any thoughts!!

 

[swatski]

You are missing a "bearing buddy", standard size, available everywhere including walmart.
Probably not a great idea to drive and lunch without it.
https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Budd...=B0000AZ7EY&psc=1&refRID=25N8GV6DV9TX9522QTXT

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[swatski]

I just purchased a 2018 Yamaha 242X and it came with a Shorelandr trailer. After getting the boat and trailer home, we notice that one of the wheels seems to be missing a part around the hub. 3 of the wheels look like the first picture, with the hub covered (the black plastic cap is removable and there is a steel casing around the hub). the 4th looks like the 2nd picture with a greased exposed hub. Any thoughts? Did part of the hub fall off? Is it OK to drive around and launch like this? Thanks for any thoughts!!

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[PeterB]

If the boat is new, I'd call the dealer and ask for a replacement on warranty - it should not have fallen off if installed correctly.

 

[Ronnie]

One of your boat buddies fell off, it’s as you described in that it keeps the bearings greased to prevent them from rusting out. They are pressed in with a hammer and held in by pressure not adhesive. Cost is under $20 . I’d would only get my dealer involved if they would mail me a replacement, it would not be worth my time and effort to bring my boat/trailer in for it.