ShoreLand'r LEB46TCBL - Manual (Page 10)

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REV A 2/21/06 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. Note that this bracket is not attached to the bunk because the
trailer can be adjusted to two different lengths. Once the proper position
for the rear cross member is determined, the front of the bunk can now be
attached to the bracket using two- No. 10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws as
shown in Detail B on Diagram A.
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 bottom 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.
AXLE ADJUSTMENT
The amount of tongue weight on your trailer can be adjusted as follows:
To lower the tongue weight, adjust the axle assembly forward. To increase
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.
Note: Wire harnesses and brake lines (if equipped with brakes) 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. On a bunk trailer, the transom of the boat should be within
1-2” of the end of the bunk.
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 be-
tween 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
Now that all other adjustments are complete the winch post can be
adjusted. 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 posi-
tioned 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.
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 13 and 14 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 sur-
face of the step you are installing positioned at approximately a 45 de-
gree 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” kep
nuts provided. Tighten. Repeat this process on the other step.
Locate the 4 (Part # 0810974) self-drilling screws provided in the box with
the running board steps. Slide the back of the step up against the rear step
welded to the frame. Place two screws in the pilot holes provided in the
rear of the step. Drill through the rear step to secure steps todether. Repeat
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 determined,
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 se-
curely 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 desired
fit has been achieved, tighten all fasteners that may have either been left
loose or have been loosened to do the adjusting.
Note: All nuts and bolts must be tightened before towing.
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 information re-
garding your trailer and its components.