Operation And Performance; Loading - Pro-Line Boats 27 Walk Owner's Manual

* Verify safety equipment is aboard.
Launching:
* If possible use a lookout.
* Back down the ramp until wheels are underwater or the stern of the boat just
starts to float ( keeping perpendicular to the shore).
* Loosen bow strap, board the boat, and lower the motors.
* Start the motors and check the bilge for leaks.
* Remove winch strap from bow eye.
* Back boat off trailer.
* Dock the boat and park the tow vehicle.
Retrieving:
* Back down the ramp so trailer is half submerged.
* Carefully line up boat, slowly maneuvering with short bursts of power.
* When the keel is centered and boat is just touching the trailer, winch or
smoothly apply power until the boat eases to the bow rest.
* Secure the bow strap.
* Haul the boat out of the water and park out of the way of others.
* Remove the drain plug.
* Rinse off salt water as soon as fresh water is available.
* Stow equipment and canvas as well as affix tie downs and covers.
* Hook up trailer lights and verify operation.

Operation and Performance

Loading

The performance of any boat is contingent upon the amount of load carried. Reduce the
load to permit safe operation in rough and adverse conditions. Heavy loads reduce
performance and increase fuel consumption. The load positioning greatly affects the
performance of your boat. If excessive weight is placed too far aft, the boat may have
difficulty getting on plane and ride rough. If the load is concentrated too far forward, the
boat may "bow steer" or veer off to the side when entering a large wave at an angle as
well as a reduction in top end speed. There is an optimum load location which is
generally near the center of the boat.
When loading your Pro-Line always:
* Maintain a balance both port to starboard and bow to stern.
* Keep heavy items as low as possible.
* When boarding step (never jump) into the boat one at a time.
* Pass gear from the dock to someone in the boat, do not carry gear while
boarding.
* Never allow passengers to hang feet over the side of the boat.
* Do not allow passengers to sit or stand on top of the stern or gunwales.
* Do not overload the boat to the point where water enters the cockpit
scuppers.
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