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2009

Owner’s Manual

Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual boats may vary from drawings and/or photos.

Summary of Contents for 2008 20 Sport

Page 1: ...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 Jul...

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Page 3: ...ulations 8 Rules of the Road 8 Alcohol 9 Controls Throttle and Shift Controls 10 Ignition Binnacle Forward Neutral and Reverse Gear Operation 10 Key Switch Alarm 10 Lanyard Stop Switch 10 Shift Thrott...

Page 4: ...Enclosed Head 19 Head Porta Potti Inside Console Optional 19 Doors Storage and Hatches 20 Head Door 20 Storage 20 Hatches and Latches 20 Hardware 21 Thru Hull Fittings 21 Cleats 22 Hand Rails 22 Gunw...

Page 5: ...rior Vinyl Upholstered Seats and Cockpit Bolsters 36 Corrosion Protection 36 Winterizing and Storage 37 Resealing 37 Additional Cleaning and Maintenance Products 38 Appendix Helpful Check Lists 39 Eac...

Page 6: ...ake is safe for you your passengers and others on the water Always use common sense when boating Specifications Length Overall LOA 20 6 Maximum Horsepower 200 hp Beam 8 5 Bridge Clearance Draft Hull 1...

Page 7: ...less are required to display a capacity plate Your 20 Sport is rated for the following capacities Maximum capacity of persons may not exceed 7 passengers The combined weight of those passengers may no...

Page 8: ...2 795 9373 So that your dealer and we can provide you with the best possible service please have the following information available when calling or writing HIN Hull Identification Number Selling deal...

Page 9: ...nal Parts not installed by the factory 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 a...

Page 10: ...t headaches drowsiness nausea dizziness fatigue vomiting collapse and convulsions Do not stand or swim near the motor when the engine is idling Carbon monoxide can harm and even kill you inside or out...

Page 11: ...running How to Protect Others and Yourself You are in command of your boating safety Follow these simple steps to help keep Carbon Monoxide from poisoning you your passengers or others around you Kno...

Page 12: ...hould get out of control Keep the following in mind if a fire is burning out of control and you must abandon the boat o Abandon the boat into the wind to minimize burn risk from floating fuel o Wear a...

Page 13: ...propeller dangers and the possibility of sudden maneuvers and jolts The engine is turned off and the key is removed when swimmers are near the prop or using the dive platform All passengers keep away...

Page 14: ...both boats give way after giving appropriate horn blast s preferably to starboard When crossing a vessel converging from starboard has the right of way Port vessel gives way both acknowledge with one...

Page 15: ...l vary depending upon the engine package that was selected Key Switch Alarm The key switch alarm is located in the binnacle and sounds when the ignition key is turned on The key switch alarm is actual...

Page 16: ...fill as necessary Beware of adding too much fluid especially if the ambient temperature is cold because subsequent expansion could cause leaking or damage to your system Refer to the owner s manual t...

Page 17: ...continues to trip and you are certain the device switch and wiring are in good repair either the breaker is faulty or it is too small for the load Reduce the load or replace the breaker Switch and Br...

Page 18: ...Water Optional The fresh water switch provides power to the fresh water pump Depress the fresh water switch to the forward position to activate the fresh water pump The fresh water faucet nozzle is i...

Page 19: ...edge of the motor well Cockpit Lights Optional The cockpit lights are small circular lights located around the cockpit area near the helm seat Locate the 2 way cockpit light switch on the switch panel...

Page 20: ...nd of the recommended RPM range If the RPM gauge is reading correctly and the engine throttle settings are correct the tachometer is operating properly If the tachometer is not reading correctly refer...

Page 21: ...istant cross linked high density polyethylene The fuel tank is located under the deck and is secured between the stringers and bulkheads Located below the access pie installed aft of the helm seat Loc...

Page 22: ...bilge and are easy to get to by standing on the dive platform Note Not all engines require a primer bulb Refer to the engine manual for verification Oil Tank and Fill Depending on your selection of t...

Page 23: ...ever on the aerator fitting is closed Lever on the aerator fitting is open If water is not entering the baitwell tub the aerator fitting may not be open See the photos below to make sure that the leve...

Page 24: ...uld swamp causing damage and possible loss of life or property Bilge Pump Float Switch Casting Deck Insulated Fish Box Storage Box Your boat is equipped with a casting deck that that has a storage box...

Page 25: ...mber and keep it in a safe place In the event that you need to replace the keys this will allow you to replace just the keys and not the entire lock assembly See the Service and Care section of this m...

Page 26: ...Fuel sender Fuel pick ups Drain fitting for casting deck storage boxes Casting deck storage box Battery switch Opt Breakers Thru hulls Bilge access hatch in motor well Note Loosen the two bolts on for...

Page 27: ...anchored secure bumpers fenders and or tie off the anchor when dropped to prevent the line from pulling on the windlass etc You should never use the cleats for towing another boat or skier Hand Rails...

Page 28: ...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 con...

Page 29: ...when outriggers are factory installed Before adding after market outriggers we recommend that you consult your Pro Line dealer s Service Department or another qualified service professional to add mou...

Page 30: ...More spray over bow General trim up or out characteristics are Raises the bow of the boat out of the water resulting in less hull in the water Greater speed and economy for a given throttle setting G...

Page 31: ...ty stop switch lanyard Starting the Engines Start the engine according to the instructions provided in your engine manual After Starting the Engines After your engine starts make sure to observe a few...

Page 32: ...nce of your boat If excessive weight is placed too far aft the boat may have difficulty getting on plane and may ride rough If the load is concentrated too far forward the boat may bow steer or veer o...

Page 33: ...t left side of your trailer to insure it has an adequate gross vehicle weight rating GVWR for the combined boat and trailer The tow vehicle must be capable of handling the weight of the trailer boat a...

Page 34: ...re bearing and race set for long trips Towing Precautions Allow more time to brake accelerate pass and stop Remember the turning radius is also much greater Curbs and roadside barriers must be given a...

Page 35: ...nd attached only at the bow The ideal situation is to have one person in the boat and one observer at the water s edge to help guide the driver of the tow vehicle Launching Keep the rear wheels of the...

Page 36: ...iler and secure it Drive the trailer with the boat aboard carefully out of the ramp to a designated parking area for cleanup reloading and an equipment safety check Remove the drain plug Rinse off the...

Page 37: ...er buff with Mirror Glaze No 1 Then follow up with a good waxing Caution When power buffing use care not to leave swirl marks or burn the surface You may want to leave power buffing to a professional...

Page 38: ...to blisters caused by the environment this is in no way a guarantee that they will not occur Graphics Your graphics may be cleaned with a mild dish cleaning soap and warm water or a good marine grade...

Page 39: ...shielded from the sun Therefore it does not dry as completely or quickly as the rest of the frame The top of the frame is often overlooked when cleaning the boat and should be hand washed and dried of...

Page 40: ...p The round filter attached to the side of the pump should be removed and cleaned often with clear water Bimini Top and Windscreen Canvas One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella brand fabrics looking g...

Page 41: ...made from Trylon This is a composite plastic not Fiberglass It will give you years of trouble free service with a few simple steps Clean the rigid T Top with soap and water You may use denatured alco...

Page 42: ...alternative and inexpensive option is to fill egg cartons with charcoal briquettes that have not been pre treated with lighter fluid Remove batteries and protect them from freezing Trickle charge ove...

Page 43: ...riety of surfaces such as Aluminum and Metals T tops tuna towers anodized aluminum aluminum stainless chrome boat trailers fishing gear etc Fiberglass and Non Skid Fiberglass non skid decks and colore...

Page 44: ...t hoses for burned cracked or deteriorated sections All rubber hoses should be pliable and free of kinks Clean the bilge and all bilge components with a mixture of bleach and water Then follow up by m...

Page 45: ...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 Model HP Port Engine S N Port Drive...

Page 46: ...ive unit Entangled in lines or weeds Anchor is down Prop cavitates Trim out too far Motor is too high Weeds on prop Bow heavy damage to hull Prop is damaged Excessive vibration Propeller engine or dri...

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