Hardware; Cleats; Bow Handrail; Gunwale Trim / Rubrail - Pro-Line Boats 2008 26 XP Pilot Owner's Manual

Hardware

Cleats

Your boat is equipped with 7 cleats. They are installed to provide areas to permit you to tie off the boat at
dockside, tie off to another boat that is anchored, secure bumpers/fenders, and/or tie off the anchor
(when dropped) to prevent the line from pulling on the windlass, etc. You should never use the cleats for
towing another boat or skier.

Bow Handrail

The low profile bow rail is constructed of stainless steel. The railing, which is through bolted to the
gunwale, is provided for safety. Never use the bow rail to tie off to anything heavier than a
bumper/fender. Do not use the bow rail for anchoring, or to tie off to the dock or another boat. Do not
use the bow rail to tow another boat or skier. Never stand on the bow rail or use it as leverage when
pulling up an anchor, a fish or any other objects. Do not use the bow rail to tie off and/or secure a large
catch, etc.

Gunwale Trim / Rubrail

A white rigid vinyl gunwale trim with a stainless steel insert is installed at the juncture of the deck and hull.
This durable trim provides a nice clean look and serves as somewhat of a cushion when you are docking,
coming along side another vessel, etc.
See the Service and Care section of this manual for cleaning recommendations.
Grab Rails
Stainless steel grab rails have been installed at the transom and at the entry into the cabin to provide safe
boarding and navigation on the boat. Depending upon your helm seat selection, additional grab rails may
also be installed on either side of the seat.
Cockpit / Deck Drains
There are two (2) cockpit/deck drains in the aft area of the cockpit
that allow excess water in the cockpit to drain overboard via thru
hulls on each side of the boat. To ensure that there is no
blockage in any of the hoses connected to the drains, it is
recommended that you occasionally run water through each of the
cockpit drains and visually inspect the thru hulls to verify that
water flows freely and that there is no blockage. To trouble shoot,
check the hoses for leaks and make certain that all hose
connections are secure.
Drain Plug
Before launching the boat, always make sure that the drain plug has been installed in the fitting on the
transom at the keel. If your boat is being transported, remove the drain plug once the boat is secured on
the trailer so that any excess water can be drained via the fitting. Never remove the drain plug when the
boat is sitting static in the water.
If you live in an area where it snows and you are storing your boat on a lift during the winter, make sure
that you remove the drain plug. When the snow melts, if the float switch for the bilge pump happens to
fail, it could flood the bilge and damage electrical components in the bilge.
Thru Hull Fittings
Thru hull fittings provide overboard drainage. The following photos indicate the source of drainage for
each of the thru hulls.
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