ShoreLand'r LEB29CBXLW - Manual (Page 10)

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REV B 2/07/06 Page 10
B-SERIES BUNK ASSEMBLY
Locate the two short and two long 2 x 6 bunk assemblies. The long
bunks are to be mounted to the inside of the rear mounting arms and
attach to the front cross member with the brackets provided while the
short bunks will attach to the rear mounting arm only. (See Diagram A
on page 2). Note that the bunk mounting brackets are assembled to the
bunks at the factory. Place the end of the long bunk assemblies with the
two brackets towards the rear of the trailer. Place the assembly on the
equiload bunk arm and secure by placing a 3/8” x 1” hex bolt through
the bracket on the bunk and the ear on the end of the equiload arm.
Secure in place using a 3/8” lock nut. Repeat on the other end of the
arm. (See Diagram A). Do not tighten until assembly is complete.
Place the other end of the bunk in the bracket installed on the front
cross member. The bunk can now be attached to the bracket using two-
No. 10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws as shown in Detail C.
Attach the two short bunk assemblies to the outside of the rear equiload
arms using 3/8” x 1” hex bolts similar to the long inside bunks.
The 3/8” x 1” bolts attaching the bunks to the equiload arms and front
bunk bracket can be tightened but not over tightened because the
bunks should be allowed to rotate slightly to conform to the boat bot-
tom once the boat is set on the trailer.
TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustment of the trailer to your boat is very important not only
for the trailer, but also the boat. Failure to do so may lead to potential
failure or damage to either the trailer or boat.
Adjust as follows:
Axle Adjustment
The amount of tongue weight on your trailer can be adjusted as fol-
lows:
To lower the tongue weight, adjust the axle assembly forward. To in-
crease the tongue weight, adjust the axle backward.
The distance that the axle assembly has to be moved will vary because
it is directly related to the weight and center of gravity of the boat placed
on it.
Best towing is achieved when the tongue weight is 5-7% of the total
gross load of the complete unit.
Wire harnesses and brake line lines will need care when moving the
axle assembly.
Rear Support System
Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is located at the rear
of the support system. The transom of the boat should be within 1-2” of
the end of the bunks.
Bunks
Make sure the bunks are positioned far enough apart to give your boat
as much stability as possible while transporting. Position the bunks so
they are located just to the outside of a strake or else have the strake
located between the long and short bunk on each side. Note that the
spacing between the long and short bunk can be changed by mounting
the bunks in a different hole in the mounting bracket of the equilload
arm that it attaches to. This will help center your boat and assist when
loading. The bunks need to be adjusted up high enough to keep the
keel from resting on the center pads. A minimum of one to two inches
of clearance is desirable.
Front Support System
Bunk
The front of the bunks should be adjusted either in or out so that the
bunk will continue to run just to the outside of the strake of the boat.
Adjust the bunks up so that there is approximately 1-2 inches clearance
between the keel of the boat and the center cross member pad.
Winch Post
Once all other adjustments are complete the winch post can be ad-
justed. Slide the winch post base backward on the tongue until the
bow roller comes in contact with the boat. This bow roller needs to be
positioned directly above the boat bow eye to prevent your boat from
moving forward in the event of a sudden stop. It can be moved up or
down by removing the back bolt that mounts the winch head to the
base. When this bolt is removed, the head can be rotated up or down to
reach the desired height required to fit your boat. Once in this position,
align the closest pair of holes in the brackets and reinsert the bolt just
removed. Tighten. Attach the winch strap and crank winch tight. Attach
the bow eye safety chain into the bow eye of the boat as well. This is
just another level of protection to keep your boat and trailer together
as one unit.
Check the boat to make sure it is in the desired location forward and
backward on the trailer. If location is as instructed above, tighten the
three bolts in the winch base securing the winch base to the tongue.
Installing The Rear Steps
Once all other adjustments are made the front portions of the steps can
now be installed. Note that there is a right and left step. (See Items 7
and 8 in Diagram D located on page 8.) Identify the proper steps for
each side. The front of each step has two 5/16” slotted holes provided
for attaching it to the rear mounting bracket of the fender.
Position the step in its approximate location front to rear. With the top
surface of the step you are installing positioned at approximately a 45
degree angle upward to the step welded to the frame, place the step up
against the bottom outside edge of the step portion welded to the trailer
frame. Once aligned in this position, rotate the step downward into its
proper position. As it is rotated into position it will align itself up with the
welded on portion of the step. When in position the step can now be
moved forward so that the 5/16” slotted holes in the step align with the
holes provided in the fender mounting bracket. Secure the step to the
fender mounting bracket using 1/4” x 3/4” carriage bolts and 1/4” hex
lock nuts provided. Tighten. Repeat this process on the other step.
Locate the adhesive-back non-skid surface material provided. Position
it so that it is equally spaced from both the front and rear as well as from
side to side of the step just installed. Once the proper positioning is de-
termined, remove the adhesive backing from the non-skid and replace
into position. Apply equal pressure to all areas of the non-skid to make
sure that it is securely bonded to the step. Repeat this process on the
other step. Assembly is complete.
Adjustments are now complete. Double check your boat for fit. If de-
sired fit has been achieved, tighten all fasteners that may have either
been left loose or have been loosened to do the adjusting.
The law requires that the white ground wire on both the tongue wire
harness and vehicle harness be properly grounded to respective trailer
and vehicle frames.
Re-check all fasteners on the complete trailer to make sure they are all
tight and ready for towing. All fasteners should be periodically check
before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical informa-
tion regarding your trailer and its components.