ShoreLand'r DUB10TM V.2 - Manual (Page 7)

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Page 7 11/14/06
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.
ADJUST AS FOLLOWS:
Pull the boat on the trailer. As you pull the boat on the trailer check
to make sure the bunks are high enough and close enough to keep
the keel of the boat from hitting the cross members as it is loaded
and unloaded. However, it is very important that they are spaced as
far apart as possible because the farther they are spaced apart, the
more stable your boat will be on the trailer when towing. Allow the
boat to rest on the front support pad on the tongue and the bunks.
BUNK ADJUSTMENT
Once the boat clears the cross members the bunks must be
checked that they are properly spaced. If they aren’t, they can be
adjusted either in or out by moving the bunk brackets to a new
set of holes provided in the cross members. The bunks must be
spaced equal distances from the centerline of the trailer. When the
proper location is achieved, tighten the nuts and bolts holding the
bunk brackets to the frame.
ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS
The bunks can also be adjusted for height in case additional clear-
ance is needed for either the cross members or fenders.
The bunks can be positioned so the extra bunk past the mount-
ing brackets is either forward or backward. This adjustment can
be used to either obtain proper tongue weight or else give better
support to longer boats.
FRONT SUPPORT PAD
The front support pad can be adjusted anywhere forward or back-
ward on the tongue to best fit and support your boat. It can also be
adjusted for height in the event you need it adjusted higher to reach
your boat keel. Once adjusted in the proper location, tighten the
mounting bolts and nuts.
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.