ShoreLand'r SLB14A - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
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 posi-
tioned 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 compen-
sate 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
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 back-
ward 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 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 periodi-
cally check before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical infor-
mation regarding your trailer and its components.