ShoreLand'r SLB10TS - Manual (Page 9)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800-859-3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003622
Page 9 of 9 Rev B 4/15/2011
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 bow eye roller 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.
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.
Place the bow eye safety chain in the bow eye of the boat as a secondary means of keeping the boat
attached to the trailer in the event of a winch, winch strap or hook failure.
The axle is adjustable on this model trailer so that the proper tongue weight can be achieved. To
change the tongue weight, remove the four 3/8” x 2-3/4” hex bolts attaching the spring brackets and
fender to the trailer frame. The axle can then be moved forward or backward to get the proper 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 periodically checked before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical information regarding your trailer and its
components.