Shorelandr B40TBLW User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

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TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS

The adjustment of the trailer to your boat is very im-

portant not only for the trailer, but also the boat. Fail-

ure 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 assem-

bly 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.

Note: 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. On a bunk

trailer, the transom of the boat should be within 1-2” of

the end of the bunk. This gives you maximum support

on the transom.

The rear cross member is adjustable forward or back-

ward to allow the trailer to be adjusted to various length

boats. This is accomplished by removing the pivot bolt

on holds each end of the rear pivot to the side frame.

Reposition the rear pivot arm into the other hole posi-

tion predrilled in the side frame.

Reattach the rear pivot to the side frame with the bolts

just removed. Tighten.

The wire harness for the three-light identication light

must be repositioned where it comes from the side

frame to the rear pivot to eliminate slack, and sagging

of the wiring.

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 the outside of a strake that your boat may have.

This will help center your boat and assist when load-

ing. The bunks need be adjusted up high enough to

keep the keel from resting on the center pads. A mini-

mum of one to two inches clearance is desirable.

FRONT BUNK SUPPORT

The front bunks should be adjusted either in or out so

that the bunk will continue to run just to the outside

of the strake of the boat. 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

Once all other adjustments are complete the winch

post can be adjusted. Slide the winch post base back-

ward on the tongue until the bow roller comes in con-

tact 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 de-

sired height required to t your boat. Once in this posi-

tion, 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.

Adjustments are now complete. Double check your

boat for t. If the desired t 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 tow-

ing. 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.

Recheck all fasteners on the complete trailer to make

sure they are all tight and ready for towing. All fasten-

ers should be periodically checked before towing.

See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further

technical information regarding your trailer and its

components.

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