ShoreLand'r LUB40TABXLW - Manual (Page 18)

TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustment of the trailer to your boat is very
important not only for the trailer, but also the boat. Failure
to do so may lead to potential failure or damage to either
the trailer or boat.
Adjust as follows:
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
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.
Wire harnesses and brake line lines will need care when
moving the axle assembly.
Rear Support System
Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is located
at the rear of the support system. The transom of the boat
should be within 1-2” of the end of the bunks.
Bunks
Make sure the bunks are 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 a strake or else have the strake located
between the bunks. The bunk positioning is a pre-
determined position that will work best for your particular
boat.
Front Support System
Bunk
Adjust the bunks up so that there is approximately 1-2
inches clearance between the keel of the boat and the
center cross member pad.
Winch Post
The winch post is pre-adjusted to fit the boat. If it does
not, use the following instructions to adjust to properly fit
your boat.
Once all other adjustments are complete the winch post
can be adjusted. Slide the winch post base backward on
the tongue until the bow roller comes in contact with the
boat. This bow roller needs to be positioned directly above
the boat bow eye to prevent your boat from moving
forward in the event of a sudden stop. It can be moved up
or down by removing the back bolt that mounts the winch
head to the base. When this bolt is removed, the head can
be rotated up or down to reach the desired height required
to fit your boat. Once in this position, align the closest pair
of holes in the brackets and reinsert the bolt just removed.
Tighten. Attach the winch strap and crank winch tight.
Attach the bow eye safety chain into the bow eye of the
boat as well. This is just another level of protection to keep
your boat and trailer together as one unit.
Check the boat to make sure it is in the desired location
forward and backward on the trailer. If location is as
instructed above, tighten the three bolts in the winch base
securing the winch base to the tongue.
Once all adjustments are complete and checked, connect
to the tow vehicle to make sure all of the lights are
operating properly and match the tow vehicle.
Re-check all fasteners on the complete trailer to make sure
they are all tight and ready for towing. All fasteners should
be periodically checked before towing.
See your Shoreland’r Owner’s Guide for further technical
information regarding your trailer and its components.
Recommended carrying capacity is based on
shipping weight of the trailer with standard
equipment. Adding optional equipment may
decrease the trailer’s carrying capacity.
Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800-859-3028 www.shorelandr.com 0004056
Page 18 of 18 Rev A 08/11/2011