ShoreLand'r SLB10 V.2 - Manual (Page 6)

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Trailer Adjustments
Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom of the boat is posi-
tioned at the rear of the bunks.
Check the boat for clearance with the frame and tongue. Enough
clearance is required between the two so that the boat does not
contact the frame during loading and unloading.
Bunk Adjustment
The bunk brackets are designed so that the U-bolts do not have
to be removed to make the adjustments. Loosen the nuts on the
U-bolt enough so that the bracket can be moved. If the bunks need
to be raised higher rotate the bracket so that the legs of the U-bolt
can be slid out of the current slot for the raised position, then re-po-
sitioned into a new height location. Repeat this process on the front
of the bunk and then on the other bunk assembly. Once they are
in the proper height position the bunk assemblies can not be slid
either in or out to properly fit your boat. For best loading the bunk
assemblies will be positioned just to the outside of a strake. This
will help center the boat as it is loaded.
Once the desired positioning is achieved tighten the nuts on the
U-bolts securing the fishing series bunk brackets to the cross mem-
bers.
WINCH POST
Once the boat is in the desired location and correct height on the
trailer the winch post can now be adjusted.
Slide the winch post on the tongue until it contacts the boat. Note
that the V-block on the winch post must be positioned directly
above the boat bow eye. This location is necessary to prevent the
boat from sliding forward during normal use as well as in the event
of a sudden stop. This positioning will also allow the winch strap
to pull directly from the winch into the bow eye for better retention.
Change the bow stop height by removing the bolts attaching it to
the winch post. Relocate to the proper height and refasten with the
bolts just removed. Note that the winch may have to be moved as
well to accomplish the height change.
Once the winch post is set secure the winch post to the tongue with
the three mounting bolts used to attach it to the tongue.
The axle is not adjustable on this model trailer. To change the
tongue will require you to place the additional gear in the boat in
the correct location. Moving the added weight forward or backward
will change the tongue weight.
A recommended tongue weight for your trailer is 7-10% of the total
load including boat, motor, and trailer.
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 periodi-
cally check before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical infor-
mation regarding your trailer and its components.