ShoreLandr serial number location?

[bashr52]

HI all,

My boat and trailer package came without a title for the trailer. I really do not want to register it as homemade unless I absolutely have to, so I am hoping someone can help me out. MY trailer is a ShoreLandr, I think the tag said model r19 or something like that. I do not have it in front of me, it is at the lake. Anyway, it is around a 1980 vintage and is in good shape, still has the shorelandr stickers and capacity tag on it. I am at a loss at where to look for a serial number however. My last trailer had it hand painted on the tongue, but this one has nothing. If I can find that then I can get a real title and registration for it from the DMV. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I may look for a number?

Thanks

 

[Silvertip]

Re: ShoreLandr serial number location?

It is either stamped into the frame of the trailer (front or back) or it is shown on one of the labels attached to the trailer frame. The last two of my Shorelanders have had the S/N on the label at the back end of the trailer frame.

 

[nlain]

Re: ShoreLandr serial number location?

I have a 2004 Shorlandr and the serial number is on the inside of the frame near the front, you have to look at it from the other side of the trailer, at least that is the easy way.

 

[bashr52]

Re: ShoreLandr serial number location?

I just checked the trailer yesterday, the model is an SS16, if that helps. I would really hope the manufacturer stamps a vin in them instead of just having it on a removable sticker......... I'll have to really inspect the whole thing tomorrow once I get the boat off. It sounds like it could be either on the front or back?

 

[jasona]

Re: ShoreLandr serial number location?

You should not need to take the boat off the trailer to find the sticker, you should be able to crawl under it. When I bought my "new to me" boat and shorelander trailer, I coudn't find the sticker either. I needed the sticker for the serial number for insurance. I took some pictures, contacted Shorelander with all the details I could and they were very helpful in sending me a new title with a new serial number.
1 month after I received my title, I found the sticker on the inside of the frame near the bow of the boat. Felt pretty stupid.

 

[87 Chapparal-198]

Re: ShoreLandr serial number location?

I have a 1987 shorelandr. When my title was incorrect from an out of state purchase, i contacted the company. They advised me that they did not stamp the numbers on their trailers at that time. I would think if it was that way in 1987, previous years would be the same.

It could be i got someone who didnt know what they were talking about, but no one i spoke to could help me get a new sticker and a title without the full VIN. I had to do a title search and find the original.

I wish you luck and hope you can find it, that would be super awesome!