
Crary WeedRoller

Boat World in Minnesota sells the Crary WeedRoller. WeedRollers slowly roll along the lake bottom, agitating the lake bed material. This agitation prevents lake bottom weeds from rooting down. Meaning, with routine use, these weeds are simply removed before they even appear.
How does it work?
Frequently Asked WeedRoller Questions
How do I know what the regulations in my state may be?
Each state's regulations can vary. Here's a state by state list of the regulations on file. Please keep in mind state and local government can change regulations at any time. If you have any questions, please contact your local Department of Natural Resources.
What comes included with a standard WeedRoller?
Standard unit will stand in up to 4 and a half feet of water at the drive head. Unit includes power head, universal dock hardware, power converter, a 6 foot main power cord (to converter) and a 70 foot power cord that leads from the converter to the power head (only included in the 28 Volt WeedRoller). Includes 21 feet of rollers. Rollers are equipped with flexible coupler at the head and between the 7 foot and 14 foot lengths. An optional coupler can be installed within the 14 foot assembly to provide additional flexibility. The couplers allow contouring to variations in the lake bottom and to provide additional flexibility. Standard hardware package mounts to docks with support legs of 2 inches in diameter or less (square or round). WeedRoller comes packaged in three boxes and can be shipped via UPS.
How fast does the WeedRoller move?
The WeedRoller moves at a slow steady pace, approximately 5 miles per hour.
What material is the WeedRoller made?
The Power head is made out of aluminum. Roller tubes are made out of 6 inch diameter aluminum. Roller couplers are rubber.
How is the WeedRoller powered?
The 28 Volt WeedRoller which utilizes 110 volt household current and converts it to a safe 28 volt AC current over the dock and water.
What is the Power Converter, and what does it do?
The Power Converter converts 110 volts AC current to 28 volt AC. For Safety, it should be plugged into a ground fault interrupting circuit, and should remain on land and not over the water. The power converter comes standard with the 28 volt WeedRoller.
What are the holes at the end of the tubes used for?
The rollers must fill with water. It is best to plug the holes after they have filled. Plastic plugs are provided to prevent the rollers from accumulating sand and mud inside. Start out with the last tube one half full of air for the first few revolutions to make sure it doesn't burrow down.
We offer additional WeedRoller Tubes
How deep can the WeedRoller effectively operate in?
The WeedRoller can be installed in up to 4 and a half feet of water at the drive head. Depth can be increased by 10 feet at the 21 foot distance from the drive head. Water depth can be increased in 2 and a half foot increments. A maximum of two kits may be installed.
How does the WeedRoller handle rocks or other obstacles in the water?
The WeedRoller can easily roll over the smaller rocks and objects. The automatic reverser feature senses muck conditions and heavy weeds and reverses the rotation to eliminate getting stuck. After six reversals the unit will shut down.
How much slope can the WeedRoller operate effectively in?
The WeedRoller is designed with adjustable joints to accommodate the average contour of the lake bottom
Do I have to mount my WeedRoller to a dock?
No dock is needed! We have a Tripod Mounting Kit that allows mounting on a shore without a dock or other structure.