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- Page 1 2009 Owner’s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual boats may vary from drawings and/or photos. Copyright 2005 Pro-Line Boats Inc., PO Box 1348, Crystal River, FL 34423 All rights reserved. July 14, 2008...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Introduction ....................... Specifications ..................... Customer Responsibilities ....................Dealer Responsibilities ........................Capacity .................... Insurance and Registration ......................Owner’s Package ........................Warranty Safety ......................Carbon Monoxide ............. Emergency Treatment for CO Poisoning ................Where CO May Accumulate ..............How To Protect Others and Yourself .......................... - Page 4 Page ......................Compass ........Full Instrumentation / Analog Gauges (Digital – Verado) ......................Fuel/Oil Systems ....................Fuel Fill Fitting ......................Fuel Tank ................Fuel Sender and Fuel Pick Up ..................Fuel Water Separator ...................... Primer Bulb ....................Oil Tank and Fill ....................
- Page 5 Page Trailering and Launching ......................Selecting A Trailer ..............Check Before You Go Out On The Highway ......................Backing A Trailer ..................Pre-Launching Preparations ........................Launching ........................Retrieval ........................Storage Service and Care ....................Fiberglass and Gelcoat ..............Epoxy Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint ........................
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pro-Line Boats 20 Sport sport fishing boat. Welcome into the proud family of satisfied Pro-Line owners. Every expedition lets you enjoy the outstanding features designed into every boat we construct. Your new Pro-Line is more than just a boat, it's a whole new lifestyle. -
Page 7: Dealer Responsibilities
Dealer Responsibilities Your dealer's responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Pre-delivery verification of proper rigging and operation. Deliver the boat in water ready condition unless you and your dealer have agreed upon other arrangements. • Complete the pre-delivery checklist with the customer at the time of delivery. •... -
Page 8: Warranty
The Pro-Line Boats Limited Warranty is attached to the warranty card. After signing the warranty card, your dealer will provide you with your copy of the warranty and mail the warranty card to Pro-Line Boats, Inc. A copy of the Pro-Line Boats Limited Warranty is also included in this chapter. - Page 9 The Ten Year Limited Hull Structural Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for a nominal fee. Please contact your dealer or Pro-Line Boats to obtain the applicable transfer form so that the new owner will have piece of mind knowing that their pre-owned boat comes with the same structural hull warranty protection that was...
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Page 10: Safety
Safety Your Pro-Line boat has been constructed with safety in mind. But, remember, boating safety and the safety of your passengers is YOUR ultimate responsibility. You should fully understand the operations of your vessel as well as the basics in boating safety. Your local U.S. -
Page 11: Where Co May Accumulate
evacuating and ventilating the area, or shutting off the source of the CO while at the same time evacuating and ventilating the area. Where CO May Accumulate - Carbon Monoxide can accumulate anywhere in or around your boat as shown in the following pictures: Inadequately ventilated canvas enclosures. -
Page 12: Fire
• Never enter areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located unless the area has been properly ventilated. • Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes, if you smell exhaust fumes, CO is also present. Take immediate action to dissipate these fumes. •... -
Page 13: Hazardous Conditions
• Damage to the hull or thru-hull fitting • Waves washing into the boat • Water entering cockpit due to improper loading • Failure to properly install the drain plug. The boat will become flooded and may swamp, capsize or sink if water enters the boat faster than the bilge pump can expel it. -
Page 14: Alcohol
• Audible warning signals: One short horn blast: starboard course change. Two short horn blasts: port course change. Three short horn blasts: astern operation. Five horn blasts: doubt about previous signal or danger. A Five-second horn blast every minute: for fog operation. •... -
Page 15: Controls
Controls Controls and engine systems vary greatly from one engine manufacturer to another. Please read your engine owner’s manual carefully. Note: If your engine package was not factory installed, some components that are normally standard installations may not be included. Throttle and Shift Controls Ignition –... -
Page 16: Shift / Throttle / Trim
Shift / Throttle / Trim Your Pro-Line can be ordered with different shift/throttle systems based upon motor type. Refer to the owner's packet to find the manual pertaining to your particular installation. Each motor has an individual tilt/trim switch located on the port throttle lever. Separate shift and throttle controls are available for each outboard motor. The throttle lever has three range positions: “Forward”, “Neutral”, and “Reverse”. -
Page 17: Systems And Accessories
Systems and Accessories Electrical System 12 Volt Receptacle (Optional) The optional 12-volt receptacle is installed on the console. It is easily accessible and can be used to charge your cell phone, operate a hand held remote spotlight, etc. Circuit Breakers Circuit breakers and/or fuses protect the wiring on your 20 Sport. -
Page 18: Lighting Systems
Honda, etc.), this switch will not illuminate the gauge lights. Instead, your gauge lights will be illuminated when the ignition switch is turned on. • Middle position – All lights are off. • Back/Aft position – Anchor light is on; the bow lights and gauge lights are off. Bilge Pump - Your boat is equipped with an automatic bilge pump and float switch. -
Page 19: Cockpit Lights (Optional)
verify that the lights are free from obstructions. You should check your navigation lights monthly during optimum visibility conditions. • When you are underway in low visibility conditions, you should have the Nav/Anc switch in the up or forward position. This will activate the navigation lights, as well as your anchor light. •... -
Page 20: Compass
switch to the up or forward position to activate the horn, then release the horn switch to deactivate the horn. Using different sequences of horn blasts indicates different and sometimes dangerous situations to you or someone around you. See the Safety Section in this manual for more information. Avoid any horn use without an appropriate purpose. Additional information regarding audible warning signals should be covered in a safe boating course. -
Page 21: Fuel/Oil Systems
Volts - To system check the volt gauge, turn the ignition key on and turn on the engine. With the engine running, check the reading on the volt gauge. It should be reading between 12 and 14.5 volts. This reading ensures that the charging system and the volt gauge are working properly. -
Page 22: Fuel Water Separator
Fuel Water Separator Depending on your selection of the various optional engine packages, your boat may be equipped with a fuel water separator for the engine. However, some engines come equipped with a built in fuel water separator. Please refer to the owner’s manual provided by the manufacturer of your engine package for operational procedures and for information related to the care and maintenance of their product. -
Page 23: Sea Water System
Sea Water System Baitwell with Raw Water Washdown and Baitwell Light The baitwell switch at the helm controls the Baitwell Pump is located in baitwell/washdown pump. The pump is mounted aft bilge area on top of the Seacock is shown in the closed on the starboard stringer and is accessible via the port aft stringer position... -
Page 24: Bilge Pump
Bilge Pump The 500-gph bilge pump and float switch are installed as far aft as possible in the bilge and both are accessible via the hatch installed in the motor well. There are 2 steps in properly checking the bilge pump. First, turn the bilge pump on at the instrument panel by pressing the bilge pump switch to the on or forward position. -
Page 25: Doors, Storage And Hatches
• Set the portable toilet on its front side so the cap on the holding tank is in a vertical position. Remove the cap and add SeaLand brand holding tank deodorant following the instructions on the deodorant container. Replace the cap firmly. •... -
Page 26: Hardware
Anchor Locker Casting deck storage box Wet/Dry Storage in floor Drain fitting for casting deck storage boxes Access hatch on aft wall in head area for access the backside of the console Fuel Fill Glove Box Fuel fill hose Fuel vent hose (Pie located on the deck, forward of the helm seat) -
Page 27: Cleats
Port Side Casting Deck Storage &/or Baitwell &/or Insulated Fish Box Washdown Pump Port Cockpit Deck Drain Starboard Side Bilge Pump Anchor Locker Starboard Cockpit Deck Drain Cleats Your boat is equipped with 6 standard 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. -
Page 28: Gunwale Trim / Rubrail
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. Grab Rail –... -
Page 29: Windshield
Windshield The Plexiglas windshield assembly is molded to fit the console DO NOT use commercially available glass cleaners containing harsh chemicals such as ammonia or alcohol as this will permanently damage the windshield. Please refer to the Service and Care section of this manual for cleaning recommendations. -
Page 30: Operation And Performance
Operation and Performance Trim / Tilt The power trim system allows the operator to raise and lower the motor(s) throughout an infinite number of settings between its upper and lower limits. There is a trim setting that will yield maximum speed, stability or maneuverability for every throttle setting. -
Page 31: Starting
• Decreasing the pitch will enhance acceleration and power at high loads. • Increasing the pitch will increase speed at light loads. • Decreasing the diameter will compensate for any loss of power at high altitudes. • Increasing the diameter results in higher efficiency at low speeds at the expense of top end speed and acceleration. -
Page 32: After Fueling
• Do not leave the boat unattended. • Do not spill fuel. • Do not over fill. Filling a tank until fuel is vented is dangerous. • Allow room for expansion. After Fueling: • Close the fuel fill opening. • Wipe up any spilled fuel and dispose of the rags on shore. -
Page 33: Trailering And Launching
Trailering and Launching Selecting A Trailer Choose the proper trailer for your boat and make sure the trailer you use is certified. Consult your state authority for state regulations pertaining to trailering a boat. More damage can be done to a boat by the stress of road travel than by normal water operation. -
Page 34: Backing A Trailer
• The safety chains are attached crisscrossing under the coupler to the frame of the tow vehicle. If the ball were to break, the trailer would follow in a straight line and prevent the coupler from dragging on the road. •... -
Page 35: Pre-Launching Preparations
Pre-Launching Preparations For the courtesy of others and to prevent rushing, prepare your boat for launching away from the ramp. • Check the boat to ensure that no damage was caused by the trip. • Remove any covers and tie downs. •... -
Page 36: Storage
approach the takeout ramp, take special care to note such factors as the change in wind direction and/or velocity, the change in current and/or tide, any increase in boating traffic, visibility, etc. • Unload the boat at a dock or mooring if possible. •... -
Page 37: Service And Care
Service and Care To enjoy trouble free use of your Pro-Line, follow the recommended procedures and instructions relating to the service and care of your boat. Failure to follow proper maintenance practices will result in shorter life of your equipment and may void your warranty. Much of the installed equipment on your Pro-Line is warranted separately. -
Page 38: Graphics
This is done so that the epoxy coat will properly adhere to the hull, and when done correctly, will not void the hull warranty. Pro-Line Boats does not recommend using an etching primer in lieu of sanding the bottom. -
Page 39: Aluminum
cloth. A dry cloth and/or harsh rubbing may scratch the compass dome. Any good grade of paste wax can be applied to the dome to retain its luster and optical clarity. Aluminum Aluminum is corrosion resistant but not corrosion proof. The grain structure, when modified by welding processes, has increased susceptibility to micro-corrosion (invisible to the unaided eye) and cracking. -
Page 40: Windshield
• Always protect with a wax, especially around welds to guard against micro-corrosion, cracking and rust spots. Additional information from Romac and G. G. Schmitt and Sons is included in your owner’s package. Windshield The windshield is made of Plexiglass. To clean the windshield: •... -
Page 41: Isinglass
• Rinse thoroughly. • Air dry. • Repeat if necessary. Re-treating the Fabric - Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish to enhance water repellency. This finish is designed to last for several years, but must be replenished after a thorough cleaning. Based on test results, Glen Raven recommends 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™... -
Page 42: Winterizing And Storage
If you moor your Pro-Line in salt water for extended periods, be sure to check the transom mounted anti-corrosion anode often for operation. Check the electrical connections (green wire) on all metallic fittings with anode for conductivity with an ohmmeter. Make sure the anode surface is exposed and not caked with corrosion and scale. Renew the anode if it is more than 50% eroded. -
Page 43: Additional Cleaning And Maintenance Products
• • • Cleats Windshield Bow and transom eyes • • • Rubrail Motor mounts Access and other hatches • • • Ladder Thru hull fittings Clam shell at the anchor locker • • • Grab rails Bow rail stanchions T-Top stanchions and supports •... -
Page 44: Appendix
Appendix Helpful Check Lists Print and use these checklists, and do not operate your boat without doing the following: Each Time You Go On a Boat Trip Make sure you know where CO exhaust outlets are located on your vessel. Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. -
Page 45: Boat Identification Information
Boat Identification Information Owner: Home Port: Dealer: Boat Name: Registration Number: Hull ID Number: Boat Model: LOA: Beam: Draft: Vertical Clearance: Hull: Deck: Interior: Warranty Registration Date: Fuel Capacity (Gallons): Ignition Key #: Cabin/Head Door Key #: Other Key #: Radio Call Letters: Bat.: Engine Make:... -
Page 46: Trouble Shooting Chart
Trouble Shooting Chart PROBLEM: POSSIBLE CAUSE Poor speed or fuel Wrong propeller for load or conditions. economy: Trim is in too far. Load is too far forward or too heavy. Boat has taken on water. Marine growth on hull. Line or anchor is dragging. Fuel is stale or partially blocked.