Hazardous Conditions; Carbon Monoxide; Fire; Flooding - Pro-Line Boats 33 Express Owner's Manual

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. If the boat leaves the water, you're moving too fast.
* If power fails, rig a sea anchor off the bow (an empty ice chest in a pinch).
* Stay with boat if it capsizes, unless it is burning out of control.
Alcohol
Never operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so is a Federal
offense.
Don't drink and drive. If you have been drinking have someone drive who has not been drinking.

Carbon Monoxide

Be aware of and avoid conditions that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning (see USCG boating safety circular
77). Sources of carbon monoxide include any gas or diesel engine, any flame such as a charcoal grill, stove or
heater. Carbon monoxide can accumulate to deadly levels in enclosed spaces. Always ventilate occupied areas of
vessel with fresh clean air.

Fire

Be aware of and avoid conditions that lead to accidental fire. Guard against and watch for fuel spills and leaks.
Inspect wiring for damage or exposure that could lead to short circuits or arcing. Make sure those who smoke are
vigilant. Smoking is an ignition source that can start a fire. Don't allow smoking while fueling. Keep a USCG
approved fire extinguisher aboard at all times. Inspect the fire extinguisher regularly. Learn how to properly use
it and instruct other how to use it. Use water to fight fire as a last resort and then only after making arrangements
to abandon the boat if a fire should get out of control.
If a fire is burning out of control and you must abandon the boat keep the following in mind:
* Abandon the boat into the wind to minimize burn risk from floating fuel.
* Wear a PFD unless you must swim under burning fuel.
* If swimming under burning fuel throw a PFD outside of the burning area and swim under it.

Flooding

Be aware of the conditions that can cause your boat to flood with water and avoid them.
Possible causes of flooding include damage to hull or thru-hull fitting, waves washing into the boat, and water-
entering cockpit due to improper loading. If you allow water to enter the boat faster than the bilge pump can
expel it, the boat will become flooded and may capsize or sink.

Controls

Ignition

The ignition switch has three positions; off, on, and start. To start the engine, attach the safety lanyard, turn the
key clockwise against the spring pressure to the start position. As soon as the engine starts release clockwise
pressure allowing the spring tension to return the switch to the on position. If the engine fails to start in 5 seconds
of cranking allow the starter to cool off for 10 seconds and then repeat this procedure. For detailed instructions
see the engine manual located in the Important Papers Pack.
Safety Shut Down
The Safety shut down switch shuts off the engine in case the operator is thrown from the boat or incapacitated. To
ensure proper functions always attach the lanyard securely to the operator.
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