Gunwale Trim / Rubrail; Grab Rails; Half Dive Platform W/Ladder; Cockpit / Deck Drains - Pro-Line Boats 17 Sport 2006 Owner's Manual

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.

Gunwale Trim / Rubrail

A white rigid vinyl gunwale trim with a vinyl insert is installed at the juncture of the deck and hull. This
durable trim provides a nice clean look and serves as somewhat of a cushion when you are docking,
coming along side another vessel, etc.
See the Service and Care section of this manual for cleaning recommendations.

Grab Rails

Stainless steel grab rails have been installed to provide safe boarding and navigation on the boat. Grab
rails are built into the ladder on the half dive platform and two more grab rails are installed on each side of
the console seat. The selection of the optional jump seat cushions includes the installation of a grab rail
at each jump seat.

Half Dive Platform w/Ladder

The ladder on the half dive platform allows you easy boarding and lets you easily stow away the step.

Cockpit / Deck Drains

There are two (2) 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. To trouble shoot,
check the hoses for leaks and make certain that all hose
connections are secure.

Drain Plug

Before launching the boat, always make sure that the drain plug has been installed in the fitting on the
transom at the keel. If your boat is being transported, remove the drain plug once the boat is secured on
the trailer so that any excess water can be drained via the fitting. Never remove the drain plug when the
boat is sitting static in the water.
If you live in an area where it snows and you are storing your boat on a lift during the winter, make sure
that you remove the drain plug. When the snow melts, if the float switch for the bilge pump happens to
fail, it could flood the bilge and damage electrical components in the bilge.

Thru Hull Fittings

Thru hull fittings provide overboard drainage. The following photos indicate the source of drainage for
each of the thru hulls.
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