ShoreLand'r SLB18LN V.1 - Manual (Page 11)

Trailer Adjustments
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 assembly 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: The wire harness will need care when moving the
assembly.
Rear Support System
Bunks (V & B Series)
The bunks must be 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 the boat’s
strake. 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
1” to 2” of clearance is desirable.
Front Support System
Bunk
The front 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” clearance between the keel of the boat and the center
cross member pad.
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Winch Post Adjustment
Slide the winch post assembly back towards the boat. The
bow stop roller needs to be located directly above the boat
bow eye to prevent your boat from moving forward in the
event of a sudden stop. Note that the outer winch base has several holes of
adjustment. Changing the bolt location will change the
angle of the winch post and will raise or lower the height of
the bow roller. Choose the bolt location which best
matches it to the bow eye height.
The inner and outer winch post channels can telescope
either in or out with respect to each other to lengthen or
shorten the overall length of the post. Loosen the two bolts
located on the back, inside of the channels. Attach the
winch strap into the bow eye and crank the winch strap in
until the bow eye is located in it’s proper position just
above the bow eye. Slide the inner post in or out to a
desired length.
Once the bow stop roller is located in it’s proper position
above the bow eye, tighten the bolts that secure the
assembly to the tongue.
Attach the bow eye safety chain into the bow eye as well.
This is another level of protection to keep your trailer and
boat together as one unit. It may be used to keep your
boat on the trailer while loading and unloading at the ramp,
especially with a roller trailer.
Adjustments are now complete.
D ouble 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.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further
technical information regarding your trailer and its
components.
Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800-859-3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003693
Page 11 of 12 Rev A 4/26/2011