ShoreLand'r SLB12 - Manual (Page 8)

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REV A 2/14/06 Page 8
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 clear-
ance 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-positioned 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 members.
Keel Roller
Check the front of the boat for clearance between the frame and
tongue. The keel roller has slotted holes so they can be adjusted up or
down to raise or lower to fit your boat. Once the boat is positioned on
the trailer as desired loosen the bolts and nuts attaching the keel roller
to the cross member. Raise the keel roller assembly up against the keel
of the boat. Retighten in the new location. Note that the boat will settle
into the keel roller a little during normal use so it may be necessary to
adjust them slightly higher to compensate for this.
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 second-
ary 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 de-
sired 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 re-
spective 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 infor-
mation regarding your trailer and its components.