ShoreLand'r SLB12TS - Manual (Page 10)

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Page 10 of 11 8/16/2010
Repeat the above process on the bunk on the right side of the trailer. The bunk assembly is now
complete but may need to be adjusted once the boat is placed on the trailer.
Keel Roller Installation
Remove the keel roller assembly from the hardware box. Position it on the back side of the front cross
member of the frame as shown in Diagram A. Attach it to the cross member by placing a 1/2” star
washer on a 1/2” x 1-1/4” hex bolt. Align the slot in the keel roller bracket with the hole provided in the
cross member. Insert the bolt into the hole and attach to the cross member with a 1/2” lock washer and
hex nut. Repeat this process on the second bolt used to attach the keel roller assembly to the cross
member.
The keel roller assembly can be left loose until the boat is placed on the trailer for final adjustment.
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.
Bunk Adjustment
The bunk brackets are designed so that the U-bolts do not have to be removed to make the
adjustments. Loosen the nuts on the U-bolt enough so that the bracket can be moved. If the bunks
need to be raised higher rotate the bracket so that the legs of the U-bolt can be slid out of the current
slot for the raised position, then re-positioned into a new height location. Repeat this process on the
front of the bunk and then on the other bunk assembly. Once they are in the proper height position the
bunk assemblies can not be slid either in or out to properly fit your boat. For best loading the bunk
assemblies will be positioned just to the outside of a strake. This will help center the boat as it is
loaded.
Once the desired positioning is achieved tighten the nuts on the U-bolts securing the fishing series
bunk brackets to the cross members.
Keel Roller
Check the front of the boat for clearance between the frame and tongue. The keel roller has slotted
holes so they can be adjusted up or down to raise or lower to fit your boat. Once the boat is positioned
on the trailer as desired loosen the bolts and nuts attaching the keel roller to the cross member. Raise
the keel roller assembly up against the keel of the boat. Retighten in the new location. Note that the
boat will settle into the keel roller a little during normal use so it may be necessary to adjust them
slightly higher to compensate for this.
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 bow eye roller 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.
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.
Place the bow eye safety chain in the bow eye of the boat as a secondary means of keeping the boat
attached to the trailer in the event of a winch, winch strap or hook failure.
The axle is adjustable on this model trailer so that the proper tongue weight can be achieved. To
change the tongue weight, remove the four 3/8” x 2-3/4” hex bolts attaching the spring brackets and