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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction………. Page 5 Dealer/Customer responsibilities Safety……….Page 5 Regulations Equipment Passenger safety Rules of the road Hazardous conditions Alcohol Carbon monoxide Fire Flooding III. Controls……….Page 7 Ignition Shift/Throttle Steering Instruments Switches Trim Tabs Systems……….Page 12 Fresh Water Sea Water Head/ Waste AC/Heat Fuel/Oil...
  • Page 4 VII. Miscellaneous Trouble Shooting Chart……….Page 35 Important Data For Identifying Your Boat……….Page 36 Specifications……….Page 38 Nautical Terms……….Page 40 through Page 49 Basic Seamanship……….Page 50 Accident Form……….Page 55 & Page 56 Rules of Seamanship……….Page 58 Navigational and Lateral Aids……….Page 62 & Page 63 Maintenance Log Float Plan Waterline Dimensions...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a new Pro-Line 33 Express fishing boat. Welcome to 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;...

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Equipment USCG regulations require the following equipment while operating your boat: * Fire extinguisher * Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each occupant * One throw-able PFD * Sound signal device * Navigational lights if operated at night * Sight signal (flare- night, orange flag- day) when in coastal waters or Great Lakes. * Anchor and sufficient line In addition, here is a list of suggested equipment you should have aboard your Pro-Line: * First aid kit and blankets...

  • Page 7: Hazardous Conditions

    Hazardous Conditions Keep track of weather developments and avoid hazardous conditions, when forced to operate your Pro-line in storm conditions: * Wear Pfd’s * Stow loose gear and equipment. * Place heavy items as low as possible. * Head for the easiest to reach safe location. * Reduce speed.

  • Page 8: Shift/Throttle

    Shift/Throttle Your Pro-Line can be ordered with several different shift and throttle systems. Refer to the owner's packet to find the manual pertaining to your particular installation. Separate throttles control the speed of each motor. Push the levers ahead for full throttle; pull fully back for idle. Throttle back to idle before shifting into or out of gear. Avoid over speeding the motors.

  • Page 9: Switches

    Water Temperature The water temperature gauge indicates the internal water temperature of your engine. Your engine is equipped with a thermostat to quickly bring the engine up to its optimum operating temperature range. Read the engine manual for exact readings. Your engines are equipped with an audio alarm system indicating an over-heat immediately shut the engine off condition.

  • Page 10: Bilge Pump

    Bilge Pump Your Pro-Line is equipped with an automatic bilge pump system with a manual override. The pump is located at the aft end of the bilge at the keel. The pump is mounted as low as possible. If the pump runs for a long time it may mean that water is entering the bilge faster than the pump can expel it.

  • Page 11: Systems

    Shaft Seal Inspection Your 33 Express propeller shafts will have dripless packing as a standard feature. Water is supplied to the seals by providing cool raw water under pressure from each engine raw water pump. A crossover system provides for water to be supplied to a seal even if one engine is not running.

  • Page 12: Sea Water

    plumbing is not designed for sustained high pressure. Do not leave the dock side water hooked up or switch on while the boat is unattended or flooding and pump damage may result. Do not run the pump dry. A fresh water tank supplies the sink and the shower.
  • Page 14 Typical Seacock and Raw Water Strainer Figure 5 - Seacock and Strainer Your boat will have seacocks to shut off openings below the waterline in emergencies or when removing various components for repair. A seacock is open when its handle is in line with the hose as shown above. Seacocks are normally near the units they serve.
  • Page 15 Note: Close all of the seacocks on your boat when it is unattended for long periods of time.

  • Page 21: Alternating Current Electrical System

    Alternating Current Electrical System The alternating current electrical system that meets or exceeds the national standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Marine Manufacturers Association. This system operates at the standard 30 Amp, 120 volt, 60- cycle shore power system or the optional onboard generator. Schematic drawings of the AC electrical system for your boat are located at the rear of this manual.

  • Page 22: Electrical

    Electrical Direct Current 12-volt direct current provides electrical power for all lighting, pumps, electronics, and DC devices. A main breaker panel is located in the cabin. Battery selector switches on the panel are for battery isolation, parallel operation and disconnect. The main helm terminal panel is accessed through the hatch above the helm footrest. Caution: To avoid possible alternator or battery damage on twin-engine installations, ensure that the optional dual battery switches are never left so both engines are connected together (never leaves a switch on 'both').
  • Page 24 Warning Please Take Notice No Load Surface The Eco Sound Exhaust System has been installed as an integral part of this boat and hull. This system is a new feature beginning with the ProLine 2001 models and most marinas may not be familiar with the installation.
  • Page 27 This thrust helps to counteract the downward pull of the propellers. How the System Works The exhaust system of the 33 Express Pro-Line developed by Eco Sound, Inc. represents the cutting edge of current exhaust technology. The Exhaust & Performance System (EPS) 1000 is an exhaust exit point for diesel and gas marine vessel applications.

  • Page 30: Operation And Performance

    THIS SHEET IS BLANK (PAGE 29) INSERT BOAT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION SHEET HERE. DONZI WILL DO THIS IN EACH BOOK. PRINT THIS BLANK SHEET AND PLACE IT IN THE MANUAL. Operation and Performance Loading The Yacht Certification Plates installed at the helm of your Pro-Line indicates that this vessel has met all of the requirements of the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

  • Page 31: Fueling

    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 person at a time. * Pass all gear from the dock to someone in the boat. Do not carry gear while boarding. * Never allow passengers to ride with feet hanging over the side of the boat.

  • Page 32: Service And Care

    * Monitor the water temperature gauge to make sure the engine is warming properly. * Check for fuel, oil and water leaks in the engine room. Shut down and correct if found. * Follow the break-in procedures for your engine. Run the blower when the boat is operating below cruising speed.

  • Page 33: Stainless Steel/Aluminum

    these conditions. Windows and Hatches To clean acrylic, rinse with fresh water to remove as much grime as possible. Use your bare hand with lots of water so you can feel any grit and avoid grinding it in to the surface as you dislodge it. When all material that may cause damage is gone, use a soft clean cloth with a non-abrasive mild detergent and clean fresh water.

  • Page 34: Winterization And Storage

    directions. This will keep your zinc protecting only your boat instead of the dock and nearby boats. It will also keep your valuable boat metal from protecting the dock and other boats after your zinc is gone. Again, you must maintain the zinc plates and monitor their condition on a regular schedule Upholstery Vinyl...

  • Page 35: Fresh Water System

    Generator Refer to the generator operation and maintenance manual for detailed instructions on storing and winterization. Have your Pro-Line dealer or an authorized marine service dealer winterize the generator’s engine. In regions where temperatures fall below freezing, all water in the generator engine must be removed or replaced with a marine antifreeze solution before winter storage.

  • Page 36: Fitting Out After Storage

    *Air intake or exhaust is partially blocked. Engine cranks but will not start: *Out of fuel or filter is clogged. *Water in fuel. *Engine problem. Read the engine manual supplied. *Safety shut down switch lanyard not installed. Engine will not crank: *Drive is in gear.
  • Page 37 • Check the condition of anchor lines, anchor and rode. • Install the hull’s drain plug and clean out any debris from bilge and cockpit. • Remove antifreeze, hook-up open water lines and flush the water system. • Close all seacocks for launching, then open and check for leaks. Important Data For Identifying Your Boat •...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    THE MINIMUM AMOUNT NEEDED FOR YOUR 33 EXPRESS IS FOUR GALLONS DIRECTIONS FOR WINTERIZING: 1. Prepare your system. a. Turn off fresh water supply to the boat. b. Drain the system by turning on water taps and letting them flow until your fresh water supply is exhausted.
  • Page 39 Fuel Capacity………………………… 300 gallons (1,135.5 liters) Fresh Water Capacity……………….. 40 Gallons (151.4 liters) Weight (approximately)…………….. 14,500 lbs. (6,577 kg) Cockpit Area…………………………. 115 sq ft (10.7 sq m) Cockpit Depth………………………... 25” (.64 m) Max HP……………………………… . 840 HP (851.76 kw) Cabin Head Room…………………… 6’...
  • Page 41 BOATING TERMINOLOGY Abaft Toward the stern. Abeam Amidships, at a right angle to the keel. Aboard On, in or into a boat. ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc., the organization that sets voluntary safety and construction standards for small craft in the USA. Adrift Without motive power and without anchor or mooring.
  • Page 42 Beacon A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels. Also a signal mark on land. Beam Imaginary line amidships at right angles to the keel of the vessel. Also vessel’s width amidships. Bearing The direction or point of the compass in which an object is seen. Belay To make fast to a cleat or belaying pin.
  • Page 43 Carburetor or Required equipment on all motorboats except outboards and diesels. Backfire Flame Reduces the chance of a fire caused by backfires in an internal combustion Arrestor engine. Cardinal Points The four main points of a compass; north, east, south and west. Ceiling The inside lining of the hull.
  • Page 44 Deep-six To discard or throw overboard. Depth Sounder An electronic depth finding instrument measuring the time a sound wave takes to go from the vessel to the bottom and return, then displaying the result in feet, fathoms or meters. Dinghy A small open boat.
  • Page 45 Fore Used to distinguish the forward part of a boat or things forward of amidships. It is the opposite of aft or after. Forward Toward the bow. Frame Ribs of the hull extending from the keel to the highest continuous deck. Freeboard The vertical distance measured on a boat’s side from the waterline to the gunwale.
  • Page 46 Inland Rules Rules of the road that apply to vessel operation in harbors and certain rivers, lakes and inland waterways. Intracoastal (ICWs) Bays, rivers and canals along the coasts (such as Atlantic and Gulf Waterways of Mexico coasts). They are connected so that vessels may travel without going into the open sea.
  • Page 47 Making Way Making progress through the water. Marina A place, essentially a dock area where small recreational craft are kept. It is usually where floats or piers as well as service facilities are available. MAYDAY A radio distress call from the French m’aidez (help me). In Morse Code it is an SOS.
  • Page 48 Pier A structure, usually wood or masonry, extending into the water used as a landing place for boats and ships. Pile A vertical wooden or concrete pole driven into the bottom. It may be a support for a pier or floats. It is also used for mooring. Piling A structure of piles.
  • Page 49 Slip A berth for a boat between two piers or floats. The percentage difference between the theoretical and the actual distance that a propeller advances when running in the water under a load. Sole The cabin or cockpit floor. Spar Buoy A channel marker that looks like a tall, slender pole.
  • Page 50 USPS United States Power Squadron is a private membership organization that specializes in boating education and good boating practices. Vessel Every kind of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, that is capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water. VHF Radio A Very High Frequency electronic communications and direction finding system.

  • Page 51: Basic Seamanship

    Basic Seamanship Boating Laws and Regulations You are responsible with complying with federal and state boating laws and regulations. Sometimes local agencies also have jurisdiction. The U.S. Coast Guard, the authority of the waterway, enforces federal marine traffic laws for both federal and state waterways. Local authorities enforce state boating regulations. You must stop if signaled to do so by enforcement officers and allow them to board your vessel if they ask to do so.
  • Page 52 MARPOL Treaty (Marine Pollution) Boats 26 feet or longer must display a sign stating the disposal regulations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The United States Coast Guard has issued these regulations to implement Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships.

  • Page 59: Crossing Situations

    Rules of Seamanship U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for enforcing the marine traffic laws known as the “Navigational Rules, International-Inland.” These rules may be obtained from the United States Coast Guard Headquarters by calling (202) 512-1800 or faxing your request to (202) 512-2250. Many pamphlets prepared by the U.S.
  • Page 60 Whistle Signals Out on the water, whistle signals are commonly used. Although using a whistle signal is not necessary every time a boat is nearby, operators must signal their intentions when necessary to avoid potentially consfusing or hazardous situations. Use whistle blasts early enough to be noticed and understood by other boaters. It is customary for the privileged boat to signal first and the yielding boat to return the same signal to acknowledge that she understands and will comply.

  • Page 61: Navigational Aids

    Navigational Aids Aids to navigation, called ATONS, help you to travel safely on the water. They help you get from one place to another and are most helpful if you have a nautical chart. Navigational aids are pictured on the following two pages.
  • Page 62 Uniform States Waterway Marking System There are three kinds of markers in this system; Regulatory, Informational and Lateral. Regulatory Markers Regulatory markers in this system are either signs or buoys. Signs are square with orange borders. Regulatory buoys are white and shaped like cylinders. They have horizontal orange bands near their tops and just above the water’s surface.
  • Page 65 Pro-Line 33 Express Fuel Log Date Hour Meter Fuel Used Range...
  • Page 66 Pro-Line 33 Express Fuel Log Date Hour Meter Fuel Used Range...
  • Page 67 Pro-Line 33 Express Maintenance Log Date Hour Meter Service or Repairs Performed...
  • Page 68 Pro-Line 33 Express Maintenance Log Date Hour Meter Service or Repairs Performed...

  • Page 69: Float Plan

    FLOAT PLAN Make copies of this page and fill out the information before you go boating. Leave the completed copy with a reliable person that can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard or another rescue organization, should you DO NOT FILE THIS PLAN WITH THE U.S.

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