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 against their ignition source starting 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 (and instruct others) to properly use it. Only use water to fight
a fire as a last resort and then only after making arrangements to abandon the boat if a fire should
start and 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 the burning fuel to it..
Flooding
Be aware of and avoid conditions that can cause your boat to flood with water.
Possible causes of flooding include; damage to hull or thru-hull fitting, waves washing into the
boat, 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 swamp, capsize, or sink.
Controls
Pro-Line Boats offer many different engine and drive unit choices, therefore the information in this
manual is general in regards to engine and controls. Refer to the engine/ drive manuals in your
owners packet for additional, specific information.
Ignition
The ignition switch has three positions; off, on, start. To start the engine; attach safety lanyard to
operator, turn the key clockwise against the spring pressure to the start position, as soon as the
engine starts release clockwise pressure allowing spring tension to return switch to the on position.
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds of cranking, allow the starter to cool 10 seconds and
repeat. For detailed instructions see engine manual.
Choke
The choke is only used to aid in starting a cold engine. Operation varies with manufacture, consult
your engine manual.
Safety Shut Down
The Safety shut down switch shuts off the engine in case the operator is thrown from the boat. To
ensure proper function always attach the lanyard securely to the operator.
Shift/ Throttle/ Trim
Your Pro-line can be ordered with several different shift/ throttle systems. Refer to the owner's
packet to find the manual pertaining to your particular installation.
Steering
Your Pro-line is equipped with a self contained hydraulic steering system. When the steering wheel
is turned the helm pump pumps fluid to the steering cylinder, causing the boat to turn.
