Shorelandr SL60TAL V.1 User Manual download pdf (Page 20)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003354

REV C 4/28/06

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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.

Rear Support System

Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is located

at the rear of the support system. On an RB bunk trailer,

the transom of the boat should be within 1-2” of the end of

the bunk. The center of the rear rollers on the roller rack

should be approximately 4” from the transom. This gives you

maximum support on the transom.

The rear cross member is adjustable forward or backward to

allow the trailer to be adjusted to various length boats. This

is accomplished by removing the two bolts that attach the

ends of the rear cross member to each side frame. Slide the

assembly to another set of holes provided in the side frames

that is more desirable, and then re-attach the cross member

in the new location with the bolts just removed.

The wire harness for the three-light identiﬁcation light must

be re-positioned where it comes from the black wire harness

tubing to eliminate slack and sagging of the wiring.

Bunks

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 a strake that your boat may have. 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 one to two inches of clearance is

desirable.

RB Bunk trailers would be adjusted the same way.

Rollers

Position the roller racks so they are far enough apart

to give your boat stability while transporting. When the

desired width is achieved, move the roller rack system

so that the rollers are just to the outside of a strake. The

rollers need to be adjusted so that you have a minimum

of one to two inches of clearance between the keel of

the boat and the center cross member pads. This will

help center the boat when loading and unloading.

When the desired position is determined, tighten only enough

to hold the bunks or rollers from moving while the other

a d j u s t m e n t s a r e being m a d e. F i nal t i ghten i n g

will be done at the end of the adjusting process.

Front Support System

Bunk

The front bunks should be adjusted either in or out so that

the bunk will run just to the outside of the strake of the boat.

The bunks can be adjusted either farther in or out from the

location of the rear bunk position. Adjust the bunks up so

that there is approximately 1” clearance between the keel

of the boat and the center cross member pad.

RB and Roller

The keel of the boat must rest on the center of the

front keel roller system creating a three-point support

system. The keel roller system is designed to fit most

boats without needing any further adjustment.

Once the boat is resting on the roller cradle assembly, the

stabilizer pads can be adjusted. Slide the pad up against

the boat bottom by hand. It is not necessary that they carry

much weight. They are designed to give your boat added

stability while being towed. It may be necessary to adjust the

assembly up so that they can be moved further apart giv-

ing additional support. Pull the assembly away from the

boat. Place the U-bolt that holds the assembly to the cross

member in a lower hole in the bracket. Then push the

assembly back against the boat. Tighten in position.

Winch Post:

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 sliding the

winch post angle tube either forward or backward on

the tongue, thus raising or lowering the bow eye roll-

er. Attach the winch strap and crank winch tight.

It may also be used to keep your boat on the trailer while

loading and unloading at the ramp, especially with a roller

trailer.

Tighten all bolts and U-bolts at this time in the winch post

assembly not previously tightened.

Attach the bow eye safety chain into the bow eye of the

boat as well. This is just another added level of protection to

keep your boat and trailer together as one unit.

Axle Adjustment:

The amount of tongue weight on you trailer can be ad-

justed 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 on 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: Brake line and wire harness will need care when

moving the assembly.

NOTE: Check all fasteners, they must be tightened

before towing.

Cautions / Warnings

The law requires that the white ground wire on both

the tongue wire harness and the vehicle harness be

properly grounded to the respective trailer and vehicle

frames.

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