Pro-Line Boats 26 Super Sport Owner's Manual

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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. May 13, 2008

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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. May 13, 2008...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Introduction Specifications ........................Dealer Responsibilities ..........................................Customer Responsibilities ........................Owner’s Package Yacht Certification ............................................ Insurance and Registration ..........................Warranty Safety ........................Carbon Monoxide Emergency Treatment for CO Poisoning ..............................Where CO May Accumulate ...............
  • Page 4 Page Lighting Systems ........................Baitwell Light ............................................Head Light ..................Cockpit Lights (Optional) .................. Navigation and Anchor Lights Spreader Lights and Courtesy Light (Optional) ............Remote Spot Light (Optional) ........................................Instrumentation ......................Horn - Electric ...................... Compass Full Instrumentation / Gauges (Digital) ..............
  • Page 5 Page Grab Rails ......................... Dive Platform - Integrated with Ladder ..................................Thru Hull Fittings ......................... Drain Plug ....................Cockpit / Deck Drains Bow Pulpit with Anchor Roller and Rope Locker Storage ........Seating ................................................Bimini Top (Optional) ................Rigid T-Top with Storage Box (Optional) ............
  • Page 6 Page Appendix Helpful Check Lists ......................................Each Time You Go On A Boat Trip ......................Once A Month ......................Once A Year Boat Identification Information ....................Trouble Shooting Chart ......................While we endeavor to be as accurate as possible, certain changes in standard equipment, options and the like may have occurred which would not be included in the Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pro-Line Boats 26 Super 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 8: Customer Responsibilities

    Customer Responsibilities • Review and sign the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) report for the boat and motors with your dealer to ensure that your boat is in top condition when you take delivery. • Examine the boat at time of delivery to insure that all systems and components are functioning safely and properly.
  • Page 9: 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 10 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...
  • Page 11: 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 12: Where Co May Accumulate

    • Shut off potential sources of CO, if possible. Correct ventilation problems and/or repair exhaust problems as appropriate. Investigate the source of CO and take corrective action, such as evacuating and ventilating the area, or shutting off the source of the CO while at the same time evacuating and ventilating the area.
  • Page 13: Fire

    “teak” swim platform of a vessel while a wake builds up then lets go to body surf on the wave created by the boat; hence the term - Teak Surfing.) Teak surfing is never a safe activity. • Never enter areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located unless the area has been properly ventilated.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Alcohol

    The information here is only a “brief” overview. Please contact the USCG for detailed information. • 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 16: 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 for Twin Engines Ignition –...
  • Page 17: 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 18: Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel The stainless steel steering wheel is mounted at the helm along with the binnacle, switch panel and other controls. Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning recommendations. Trim Tabs The trim tabs on your boat are equipped with auto retract. The planing tabs are located on each side of the transom on the bottom of the hull.
  • Page 19: Trim Tab Indicators (Optional)

    adjustments to allow the boat to respond. If you over trim, simply give the over trimmed tab an adjustment in the opposite direction. Push the top half of both rocker switches in half-second increments to trim the bow down. Warning: Trim tabs can cause a dramatic change in the attitude and heading of your boat. Adjust them in small increments when in open water and clear of any obstructions.
  • Page 20: Systems And Accessories

    Systems and Accessories Electrical System 12 Volt Receptacle The 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. Battery Switch for Dual Batteries (Optional) The battery switch is installed behind the hatch located just below the transom door.
  • Page 21 Horn - The horn is used to signal, warn, or alert other boats, swimmers or people on shore. Depress the horn switch to the up or forward position to activate the horn. 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.
  • Page 22: Lighting Systems

    is wide open when the yellow seacock lever is vertical. When the yellow seacock lever is horizontal, the seacock is closed. The underside of the seacock thru-hull is equipped with a scoop to allow the water to be picked up even when the boat is on plane.
  • Page 23: Cockpit Lights (Optional)

    Cockpit Lights (Optional) The cockpit lights are small circular lights located at the base of the console near the helm seat. Locate the 2-way cockpit light switch on the switch panel and press the switch in the forward position to turn on the cockpit lights. Press the cockpit light switch in the back or aft position to turn the lights off.
  • Page 24: Remote Spot Light (Optional)

    • To operate the spreader lights - The spreader light switch operates in the same manor as the courtesy light but only needs to be pressed in once to be turned on and once again to be turned off. Remote Spot Light (Optional) The installation of the remote spot light requires the optional rigid T-top.
  • Page 25: Fresh Water System

    Note: For boats rigged with analog gauges, the gauge configuration may include individual gauges for the temperature, trim, volts and fuel gauges or a multifunction gauge that includes multiple functions. For boats rigged with digital gauges, the temperature, trim, volts and fuel gauges are incorporated into the tachometer gauge.
  • Page 26: Fresh Water Tank And Fill

    The fresh water system hose is located just outside the transom door, behind a white cap/cover. Pull open the cap and pull out the faucet/shower nozzle and hose. Press the button on the nozzle to ensure proper operation (water spraying). When you are finished, stow away the transom fresh water hose and cover the outlet with the white rubber cap.
  • Page 27: Fish Boxes With Macerator Pump

    Forward bilge pump and float switch are installed behind the aft head wall Aft bilge pump and float switch are located in the aft bilge area Second, turn the bilge pump off at the instrument panel and check the bilge pump float switch. Each pump is equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted next to the bilge pump.
  • Page 28: Washdown Pump

    The hose on the lower port feeds raw water to the washdown Baitwell pump. To operate the baitwell pump, locate the baitwell switch Pump on the console and press the switch to the forward position to turn on the pump. Seacock lever is in the When the baitwell pump is operating, go to the baitwell tub,...
  • Page 29: Head Waste System

    open. Verify that the seacock is open and depress the switch again. When not in use, the washdown switch should be left in the off (down or aft) position. The switch for the washdown pump should be left in the off position if the washdown system is not going to be used soon.
  • Page 30: Fuel/Oil Systems

    Fuel/Oil Systems Fuel Fill and Vent The fuel fill is a stainless steel fitting labeled “Gas” or “Fuel” and is located approximately amidships on the starboard gunwale. Twist the cap to open the fitting. The cap is connected to the fitting by a chain or cable so that it will not fall into the water and/or get lost.
  • Page 31: Primer Bulbs

    procedures and for information related to the care and maintenance of their product. When in doubt, always defer to the engine manufacturer’s instructions and/or recommendations. If your engine package requires the installation of fuel water separators, they will be mounted to a stringer or bulkhead in the bilge.
  • Page 32: Stereo Equipment (Optional)

    Stereo Equipment (Optional) Please refer to the owner’s manuals provided by the manufacturers of the stereo components listed in this section for operational procedures and for information related to the care and maintenance of their products. When in doubt, always defer to the component manufacturer’s instructions and/or recommendations. Note: The individual manufacturers of each of the following products listed in this section provide the limited warranties for their equipment and most associated parts.
  • Page 33: Doors, Hatches And Storage

    Doors, Hatches and Storage Head Door The vented poly head door is equipped with a locking white latch. To open the door, just lift the latch and pull the door open. When closing the door, the latch will engage itself. The door should never remain open when you are underway or when conditions might cause a passenger to lose their balance and accidentally fall through the doorway.
  • Page 34 Access Hatch Locations Release the latches on Anchor locker the top forward edge of the console for access to the backside of the console &/or dash panel Drain fittings for casting deck storage boxes Casting deck storage boxes Forward bilge pump Wet/Dry storage in (behind access pie on the floor in front of the...
  • Page 35: Rod Holder Storage

    Rod Holder Storage The following rod holder storage is available: • Rod Holders with Inserts – Two pairs of stainless steel rod holders with PVC inserts to protect your rods are installed on the gunwales. • Rod Racks - A pair of rod racks is installed in the port and starboard freeboard of the aft cockpit. Combined, they can accommodate up to 8 fishing rods.
  • Page 36: Drain Plug

    Port Side Top Row Port Forward Fish Box Fish Box Macerator Pump Drain in Lip of Forward Bilge Hatch Bottom Row – Left to Right Port Aft and Center Deck Drains Starboard Side Top Row Anchor Locker Bilge Pump Fuel Vent Bottom Row –...
  • Page 37: Cockpit / Deck Drains

    Cockpit / Deck Drains There are three (3) 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.
  • Page 38: Rigid T-Top With Storage Box (Optional)

    Rigid T-Top with Storage Box (Optional) Set of 4 Holders The anodized aluminum frame comes with a rigid top and a built in storage box. A set of 4 rod holders is permanently mounted to the aft edge of the top of the frame; providing you with additional rod holder capacity.
  • Page 39: Propellers

    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 40: Starting

    it may be desirable to re-prop your Pro-Line to enhance the desired performance needs for your area. For instance: • Decreasing the pitch will enhance acceleration and power at high loads. • Increasing the pitch will increase speed at light loads. •...
  • Page 41: While Fueling

    While Fueling: • Keep the nozzle in contact with the fuel fill opening to minimize the possibility of sparks. • Do not pump fuel into any opening unless it is marked “Fuel” or “Gas”. • Do not leave the boat unattended. •...
  • Page 42: Epoxy Barrier Coat And Bottom Paint

    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 43: 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 44: Compass

    Compass During periods of long storage, it is recommended that you remove the compass from the boat and store it in a location providing normal room temperature. At low temperatures, an air bubble may form on the top of the dome.
  • Page 45: Corrosion Protection

    • Always clean stainless frequently with soap and water. Any cleaner safe for glass is usually safe for stainless • Always remove rust spots as soon as possible with a stainless, brass, silver or chrome cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under rust that remains on stainless for any period of time. •...
  • Page 46: Bimini Top

    • Boat Top Clips – Never slide boat top clips along windshield framework. To change a clip location, snap on and off the aluminum top track. • Grounding - Never ground windshield with any electrical devices or appliances. • Attaching Any Type of Metal Component to the Frame - Whenever attaching any metal component to the windshield frame, the windshield manufacturer recommends bedding all metal fasteners in contact with the aluminum frame with Tef-Gel to prevent the possibility of rust, galvanic corrosion, seizing of moving parts, blistering of painted surfaces, etc.
  • Page 47: Vinyl

    When you have to store the panels of your windscreen and curtain package, always “roll up” the material to prevent creases. Do not fold the Isinglass as this will permanently damage the Isinglass material. Do not roll up the panels when wet, as the material will turn white or fog up. Dry the panels off first using a very very soft cloth before rolling them up.
  • Page 48: Resealing

    • Check all thru hull fittings and hoses for obstructions, water tightness and condition. • Test all lights for proper operation. • Check wiring, terminal blocks and plugs for loose connections and corrosion. • Verify switch and equipment operation. • Check line condition.
  • Page 49: Helpful Check Lists

    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 50: 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 51: 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.

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