Fitting Out After Storage - Pro-Line Boats 33 Express Owner's Manual

Engine cranks but will not start:
Engine will not crank:
Engine runs but boat won't go:
Prop cavitates:
Excessive vibration:
Boat won't turn when helm turns:
Steering is stiff or helm will not turn:
Warning:
Electrical problems
(See wiring diagram)
Handling problems like:
Porpoises
Runs wet
Hard ride
Lists
Over banked in turn
Catches in turns

Fitting Out After Storage

• Check entire fuel system for loose fittings, leaks and damage.
• Clean battery terminals; install battery(s), and coat terminals with a deoxidizing agent.
• Check all through hull fittings and hoses for obstructions, leaks, tightness and condition.
• Test navigation, anchor and other lights for operation.
• Check wiring, terminal blocks and plugs for loose connections and corrosion.
• Verify switch and equipment operation.
*Air intake or exhaust is partially blocked.
*Out of fuel or filter is clogged.
*Water in fuel.
*Engine problem. Read the engine manual supplied.
*Safety shut down switch lanyard not installed.
*Drive is in gear. Check gearshift handle for neutral location.
*Battery is weak or terminals corroded or loose.
*Engine damage.
*Check ignition breakers
*Throttle release is engaged and the boat is not in gear.
*Disconnected shift linkage.
*Shifter cable is corroded
*Damaged propeller.
*Entangled in lines or weeds or the anchor is down.
*Weeds or debris on propellers.
*Propeller blades damaged from debris
*Bow is heavy due to water in forward areas from hull damage.
*Incorrect drive trim angle
*Engines need to be realigned.
*Propeller blades are damaged.
*Foreign materials are wrapped around the propeller, shaft or strut.
*Propeller shafts or struts are bent or damaged.
*Hull is damaged.
*Read Sea Star information & troubleshooting manual that is supplied.
*Steering unit needs fluid or has trapped air.
*The steering cylinder is not attached to the rudder tiller arms.
*Mechanical lock holding the rudder or its components in place.
*Incorrect steering fluid is in the system. Read the Sea Star information manual.
*In-line filter clogged with debris
*Working on or dismantling steering system components MUST
be carried out by a qualified marine mechanic only.
*Corroded wires, terminals, or plugs.
*Broken, loose or short circuited wires.
*Circuit breaker tripped.
*Defective switch, device or breaker.
*Overloaded circuit.
*Damaged hull (rocker), trim tabs up, stern heavy.
*Bow heavy, trim tabs down, overloaded for conditions.
*Incorrect drive trim angle
*Stern heavy, going to fast for conditions.
*Loaded to one side, trim tabs set wrong, fuel tanks uneven.
*Strong wind conditions
*Improperly located load, throttle advanced too far.
*Damaged hull (hook), ste rn he
*Incorrect drive trim angle
avy, trim tabs down.
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