Pro-Line Boats 33 Express Owner'S Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Introduction………. Page 5

Dealer/Customer responsibilities

II.

Safety……….Page 5

Regulations

Equipment

Passenger safety

Rules of the road

Hazardous

conditions

Alcohol

Carbon

monoxide

Fire
Flooding

III.

Controls……….Page 7

Ignition

Shift/Throttle

Steering

Instruments

Switches

Trim

Tabs

IV.

Systems……….Page 12

Fresh Water

Sea Water

Head/

Waste

AC/Heat

Fuel/Oil
Electrical

Eco-Sound

Exhaust

System

After Market Accessories

Operation and Performance……….Page 30

Fueling

Starting

Service

and

Care

Winterization, Storage, Mooring

Propeller

VI.

Service and Care……….Page 31

Fiberglass/Gelcoat

Marine

Growth

Plexiglass

Stainless steel/Aluminum
Canvas

Upholstery:

Vinyl,

Fabric

Corrosion Protection – Zinc Anodes

Winterization,

Storage,

Mooring

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Page 3: ...truments Switches Trim Tabs IV Systems Page 12 Fresh Water Sea Water Head Waste AC Heat Fuel Oil Electrical Eco Sound Exhaust System After Market Accessories V Operation and Performance Page 30 Loading Fueling Starting Service and Care Winterization Storage Mooring Propeller VI Service and Care Page 31 Fiberglass Gelcoat Marine Growth Plexiglass Stainless steel Aluminum Canvas Upholstery Vinyl Fab...

Page 4: ...Page 18 8 Battery Switch Panel Drawing Page 19 9 Battery Switch Panel Photograph Page 21 10 Helm Constant Power Photograph Page 21 11 Eco Sound Exhaust Auto Cad Drawings Page 22 12 Eco Sound No Load Warnings Page 23 13 Eco Sound Sling Locations Page 24 14 Eco Sound Photographs Page 25 15 Steering Installation Lower Station Page 27 16 Steering Installation Upper Station Page 28 17 Plastic Trash War...

Page 5: ...and components An explanation of owner s packet literature and warranty registration cards for all separately warranted equipment and accessories Explaining local and out of area service procedures during and out of warranty periods Customer Responsibilities Be proficient in boat handling and safety THIS MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE TRAINING ON ALL ASPECTS OF GENERAL BOAT OPERATION R...

Page 6: ...l times When underway each passenger is in a safe location and knows to keep the boat balanced At least one other person knows how to operate the boat in case of emergency They are aware of dangers of the prop and the possibility of sudden maneuvers and jolts To turn the engine off and remove key when swimmers are near the propellers or when using the dive platform All keep away from lines under s...

Page 7: ...xtinguisher 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 unl...

Page 8: ...f necessary If the system needs fluid refer to steering manual in the important papers packet After every 24 hours of operation check all nuts caps and hose fittings for signs of leaking fluid and tighten if necessary Check that the hoses are not chafing or kinking on sharp corners Also check that hose ends are not damaged or distorted by the clamps If your steering does not operate properly check...

Page 9: ...e to restart your engines with batteries that are not properly charged Notify your dealer immediately if the gauge readings are not correct Check battery voltage prior to starting and again after the engine is running at idle to insure a properly working charging system Tachometer The tachometer indicates the revolutions per minute RPM of your engine Do not operate the engine beyond the limits sta...

Page 10: ...he engine check the bilge and engine compartments for gasoline or vapors Operate blower four minutes prior to starting engine Run blowers below cruising speeds Figure 2 Fuel Warning Placard Breaker Switches Circuit breakers or fuses protect the wiring on your Pro Line Breakers are located next to the switches or on the main breaker panel If a device stops working immediately check to see if the ci...

Page 11: ...itches until the tabs are fully elevated bow up position while underway and in open water clear of other boaters depress the top half of the switches in half second bursts to achieve the desired degree of trim To correct a starboard list give the top half of the port switch a series of bursts until the list is corrected To avoid over trim allow a few seconds between bursts to allow the boat to res...

Page 12: ...ill the tank to its capacity Sea Water System The bait well switch controls a pump mounted on a seacock in the bilge An overflow tube is provided that is inserted into the drain to allow circulation to keep bait alive The wash down pump is mounted just above the bilge pump in the bilge The pump is equipped with a pressure switch Turn the main switch off if the pump is not going to be used soon Raw...

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Page 14: ...way to remove occasional debris by opening the top to remove and clean the basket Periodic inspection and removal of any debris is essential regular maintenance for effective operation of the unit it serves The frequency of these inspections will vary depending on the amount of use and the local conditions To clean a sea strainer start by shutting the seacock OFF Then and only then should you remo...

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Page 21: ...tor is five inches shorter than the main engine fuel pick ups This is designed to allow the generator to run out of fuel without allowing the main engines to run out of fuel at the same time Caution Your generator operator s manual tells you on page four to close the seacock for the cooling water supply to your generator if it will not start immediately If the seacock is not closed and the fuel su...

Page 22: ...r leaves a switch on both The preferred switch position is port engine to port battery starboard to starboard etc The battery switch panel is located in the cabin behind the second step of the entrance ladder Figure 9 Battery Switch Panel After market Accessories Your Pro Line s electrical system was designed for factory tested and approved dealer installed optional accessories Pro Line makes no r...

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Page 24: ...the shape of the transom and the aft keel at the bottom of the boat The following pages describe how the system works and exactly what benefits are realized This cover is a NO LOAD SURFACE and should never be used as a support when the boat is being blocked for winter storage or maintenance It will be the responsibility of the owner of this boat to notify the servicing dealer that the Eco Sound Ch...

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Page 27: ...ale mold insert is placed into the female hull mold 1 whereby a recess is formed 2 at the stern of the boat on its centerline An insert is installed completing the hull 3 This process provides optimal hull integrity At rest the EPS chamber is mostly full of water at the same level as the waterline When the engines are started the exhaust exits through unobstructed 2 diameter marine exhaust hose se...

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Page 30: ...s met all of the requirements of the National Marine Manufacturers Association The load capacity ratings are computed using USCG formulas For operation in rough and adverse conditions reduce the boats load to permit safe operation The performance of any boat is a function of the amount of load carried Heavy loads reduce performance Depending upon conditions and what engine hull combination you hav...

Page 31: ...leave hose unattended when pumping fuel Do not spill fuel Notify the dock master immediately if fuel is spilled Do not over fill filling a tank until fuel is vented is dangerous Allow room for expansion After Fueling Close fill opening Wipe up any spilled fuel Dispose of rags on shore Open cabin s door and ventilate the boat Check for fumes in bilge continue to ventilate and run blower if vapors a...

Page 32: ...gel coated fiberglass on your Pro Line provides a smooth surface that is easy to clean and maintain Regular cleaning and waxing will preserve the finish on your boat for many years to come Use a mild detergent and plenty of fresh clean water to swab down the exposed gelcoat of your boat Don t use harsh cleaners containing ammonia chlorine or abrasives Do not use acetone or any reducing solvents St...

Page 33: ...th a mild solution of natural soap in lukewarm water less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit DO NOT USE DETERGENTS For more stubborn stains soak the canvas in a solution of four ounces of a non chlorine bleach and natural soap mixed with one gallon of warm water for about 20 minutes Rinse with cold water Note If the water repellent is lost due to cleaning apply a water repellent treatment as necessary Th...

Page 34: ...nacles and other growth off the hull Scrub the hull and deck thoroughly Inspect the underwater gear and propellers for excessive wear or damage Check whether the bottom needs repainting Note Clean the hull right after the boat is hauled out of the water Marine growth and scum will be easier to remove while they are still wet Wash the deck and cockpit Clean all metal surfaces and apply a coat of ru...

Page 35: ...n When colored water flows from each faucet close it and leave it closed Repeat these steps for the icemaker Antifreeze remaining in the lines protects the system through the winter Turn off the pump breaker Raw Water System Water must be drained from the raw water system to prevent damage to the seacocks and water lines Close the seacock and disconnect the hose Place this hose in a gallon of anti...

Page 36: ... or helm will not turn 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 Warning Working on or dismantling steering system components MUST be carried out by a qualified marine mechanic only Electrical problems Corroded wires terminals or plugs See wiring diagram Broken loos...

Page 37: ...______________ Servicing Dealer s Name Phone Number__________________________________________ Warranty Registration Date_______________________________________________________ Radio Call Letters______________________________________________________________ Radio Model Number Serial Number_____________________________________________ Ignition Key Numbers ______________Port _____________Starboard __...

Page 38: ...sh water tank DO NOT DILUTE WITH WATER 3 Starting with the faucet nearest to the tank turn on each faucet and allow it to run until pure antifreeze appears Allow one cup of antifreeze to run into each sink before turning off the faucets 4 Flush the toilet until pure antifreeze appears 5 Be sure that all faucets and drains are closed 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS DIRECTIONS FOR DE WINTERIZING 1 Open all taps a...

Page 39: ...s 151 4 liters Weight approximately 14 500 lbs 6 577 kg Cockpit Area 115 sq ft 10 7 sq m Cockpit Depth 25 64 m Max HP 840 HP 851 76 kw Cabin Head Room 6 3 1 91 m Baitwell Capacity 35 gallons 132 5 liters Fish Box Capacity 74 8 gallons 283 12 liters Sleeping Capacity 4 persons ...

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Page 41: ...round Touching the bottom Amidships In the Center the center portion of a vessel Anchor A forging or casting shaped to grip the sea bottom and by means of a cable or rope hold a boat in a desired position Anchorage A customary suitable and usually designated harbor area in which vessels may anchor Astern Toward the stern An object that is aft of a boat is said to be astern of the boat Athwart Acro...

Page 42: ... may be made fast A margin of safety as a wide berth Bilge The lower internal part of a boat s hull Bollard A strong post for holding lines fast Bow The forward part or front of the boat Breakers Waves cresting as they reach shallow water as at or on a beach Breakwater A structure usually stone or concrete built to create a harbor or improve an existing one Bulkhead Vertical partition in a boat Bu...

Page 43: ...ing in which the lower edge of each strake overlaps the upper edge of the strake next below Also called a lapstrake Coaming A raised edge as around part or all of a cockpit that prevents seawater from entering the boat Coast Guard The federal marine law enforcement and rescue agency in the U S Cockpit A well or sunken space in the afterdeck of a small boat for the use of the helmsman and crew Comp...

Page 44: ...les in the water generally used for mooring or as a channel marker Draft The depth of the vessel below the water line measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull Dunnage Mats and pieces of wood or other loose materials placed under or among goods carried as cargo in the hold of a ship to keep them dry and to prevent motion and chafing Cushioning used in a shipping container to protect fragi...

Page 45: ... a cabin top or along a companion ladder Gunwale The upper edge of a boat s side pronounced gunnel Harbor A safe anchorage protected from most storms It may be natural or man made with breakwaters and jetties A place for docking and loading Hatch An opening in a boat s deck for persons or cargo to go below Head A marine toilet Headway The forward motion of a vessel through the water Helm The wheel...

Page 46: ...ation between a vessel and the shore Lee The side opposite to that from which the wind blows Leeward Situated on the side turned away from the wind Opposite of windward Leeway The amount a boat is carried sideways by the wind s force or current Limber Holes Drainage holes in the bilge timbers of a vessel allowing water to run to a low point in the bilge for pumping out List 1 Continuous leaning to...

Page 47: ...s an international standard A geographical mile is the length of one minute of latitude at the equator is 6087 20 feet Nun Buoy A conical red buoy bearing an even number and marking the starboard side of a channel from seaward Oar A wooden instrument with a flat blade at one end used for propelling a boat Outboard 1 A propulsion unit for boats attached at the transom It includes the motor drive sh...

Page 48: ...rew mechanism that pushes water to propel the boat Rigging The general term for all lines of a vessel Roll The sideward motion of a boat caused by wind or waves Rules of The nautical traffic rules for preventing collisions on the water the Road Scope The length of the anchor line or chain A 6 1 scope means that the length of the line from the boat to the anchor is six times the depth of the water ...

Page 49: ...ke Planks running fore and aft on the outside of a vessel Taffrail The rail around a boat s stern Tide The alternate rise and fall of waters caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon or sun Topsides 1 The sides of a vessel above the waterline 2 On deck as opposed to below deck Transom The transverse planking which forms the after end of a small square ended boat Outboard motors are usuall...

Page 50: ...ection of a vessel s hull and the water s surface It is the line separating the bottom paint and the topsides Way Movement of a vessel through the water Technically it is underway when not at anchor aground or made fast to the shore The common usage is interpreted as progress through the water Headway when it is going forward and sternway when it is going backwards Well An area at the rear of the ...

Page 51: ...t against physical damage or theft Insurance Information Record Name of Your Company Insurance Here _________________________Agent s Name _______________ Record Policy Number Here ___________________________Telephone Number _________________________ Accident Reporting After an accident the operator of the boat is responsible for filing a report with the appropriate authorities Reports are generall...

Page 52: ...e requirements is liable to civil penalties a 25 000 fine and criminal penalties imprisonment The Placard must also note that state and local regulations may further restrict the disposal of garbage Operators shall install one or more placards in a prominent location and in sufficient numbers so crew and passengers can read them These locations might include embarkation points food service areas g...

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Page 59: ...onsidered a powerboat even if its sail are up Meeting Head On When two boats meet head on neither boat has the right of way Both vessels should decrease their speed and pass port to port However if both boats are on the left side of a channel each vessel should sound two short horn blasts and pass starboard to starboard Crossing Situations In a crossing situation the boat on the right from the 12 ...

Page 60: ...ile underway always keep the safety of other boats and people in mind Recommended Reading Read the boating literature published by your state boating agency and the United States Coast Guard There are many good boating publications that have information about boating clubs and other activities in your area The National Marine Manufacturers Association has a number of booklets that list sources for...

Page 61: ...er and are called dolphins Daymarks and their supports are daybeacons Daybeacons may or may not have lights If a red or green daybeacon has a light it is the same color as the marker red or green Red daymarks are triangular and have even numbers Green daymarks are square and have odd numbers Red Right Returning is a basic rule to help you in using lateral markers When you are returning from seawar...

Page 62: ...markers are white signs with orange borders They give information such as direction distance and location Lateral Markers Lateral markers in the Uniform State Waterway Marking System USWNS are either numbered red or black buoys Black buoys may have green reflectors or lights They are the equivalent of green buoys in the IALA B system Red buoys may have red reflectors or lights They are the same as...

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Page 65: ...65 Pro Line 33 Express Fuel Log Date Hour Meter Fuel Used Range RPM MPH GPH ...

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Page 69: ...______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Engine Information Number of Engines ______Manufacturer ____________Horsepower ____________ Fuel Capacity ________Gallons PFD s ________Flares _______Mirror ______Smoke Signals________ Ra...

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