ShoreLand'r SLR10 - Manual (Page 8)

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TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
Place the boat on the trailer so that the center of the rear rollers on
the roller rack are approximately 4” from the transom of the boat.
Check the boat for clearance with the fenders and tongue. Enough
clearance is required between the two so that the boat does not
contact the frame during loading and unloading.
REAR ROLLER RACK
The spacing between the rollers on the roller rack can be changed
so that they will adapt to the spacing of the boat strakes. To change
the spacing remove the cotter key that holds the roller to the roller
pin. Remove the washers and roller. Note that there is a spacer
on the roller pin. This spacer can be installed either to the inside
of outside of the roller. Depending where it is placed will change
the spacing with regards to the roller on the other end of the roller
pin. The roller and spacer on the other end of the pin can be inter-
changed as well if needed. As a result the spacing can be changed
either 1-1/2” or 3” between the rollers. Once installed in the proper
location to fit your boat, reinstall the roller and washers. Secure in
place with the cotter key just removed.
The height of the roller rack with respect to the frame can be
changed. Loosen the U-bolts attaching the roller arm assemblies to
the rear pivot arm. Raise or lower the roller arm assemblies to the
desired height, then retighten the U-bolts securing the roller rack
assemblies in the new location.
The roller rack spacing between the individual racks can be changed
by sliding the roller arm assemblies to the desired location before
tightening the U-bolts attaching them to the rear pivot arm.
Note that they must be spaced the same distance outward from the
center line of the trailer for the boat to load straight.
KEEL ROLLERS
Check the front of the boat for clearance between the frame and
tongue. The keel rollers have slotted holes so they can be adjusted
up or down to raise or lower your boat. Position your boat as de-
sired on the trailer. Loosen the bolts and nuts attaching the keel
rollers to the cross members. Raise the keel roller assemblies up
against the keel of the boat. Retighten in the new location. Note
that the boat will settle into the keel rollers 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 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.