ShoreLand'r SMB14TM - Manual (Page 9)

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TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom of the boat
is positioned 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 center line 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 clearance is needed for either the cross
members or fenders. The bunks can be positioned so the
extra bunk past the mounting 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.
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
periodically check before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical
information regarding your trailer and its components.