Pro-Line Boats 2009 26 Express, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction 

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pro-Line Boats 26 XP sport fishing boat.  Welcome into the proud 
family of satisfied Pro-Line owners.  Every expedition lets you enjoy the outstanding features designed into every 
boat we construct.  Your new Pro-Line is more than just a boat, it's a whole new lifestyle. 
 
Pro-Line's commitment to the needs and wishes of the sport fishing family has resulted in a superior fishing craft 
providing you with comfort, performance, security, and outstanding fishability.  All of our boats comply with U.S. 
Coast Guard (USCG) safety regulations and are designed and crafted in accordance with the National Marine 
Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards, and the Common 
European directive (CE). 
 
This manual (to be kept onboard your Pro-Line) is designed to provide you with information necessary for the 
safe, efficient operation and care of your new Pro-Line.  Take the time now to carefully review the owner’s manual 
and the additional information in your owner’s package to maximize your enjoyment and safety as well as 
familiarize yourself with your new boat. 
 
We have prepared this manual to help you fully enjoy each voyage while operating your boat safely.  While the 
information in the manual cannot and does not cover every boating situation, we urge you to read this manual 
carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.  If a specific method or procedure is not 
recommended, you must make sure that whatever action you take is safe for you, your passengers and others on 
the water.  Always use common sense when boating.   
 

Specifications 

 
Length Overall (LOA) 

26’ 4”   

Maximum Horsepower 

450 hp

Beam 

8’ 6”   

Bridge Clearance 

9’ 0”

Draft (Hull) 

17”   

Fuel Capacity 

200 gal

Deadrise 22 

degrees

Baitwell Capacity 

20 gal

Weight  

Fishbox Capacity (2 @ 37 gallons each) 

74 gal

Hull – w/o Engines 

5,380   

Freshwater Capacity 

15 gal

Trailerable 

8,240   

Head Holding Tank Capacity 

Cockpit Area 

58 sq. ft.   

Porta-Potti (Standard) 

2.8 gal

Cockpit Depth 

27”   

Head w/ Dockside Discharge (Optional) 

3.0 gal

Dealer Responsibilities 

 
Your dealer's responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
 

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Pre-delivery verification of proper rigging and operation.  Deliver the boat in water ready condition 
unless you and your dealer have agreed upon other arrangements. 

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Complete the pre-delivery checklist with the customer at the time of delivery. 

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Provide adequate orientation in the general operation of your Pro-Line including an explanation of 
the specific safety considerations regarding the use of the systems and components. 

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Provide an explanation of the owner’s package and literature, including the warranty registration 
cards for the vessel, engines and all of the separately warranted equipment and accessories. 

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Discuss the terms of all warranties and emphasize the importance of registering each warranty 
with the specific manufacturers. 

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Repair any damages that may have occurred to the boat while the boat has been in the dealer’s 
possession. 

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Provide service to Pro-Line boat owners within the locality of the dealership. 

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Explain local and out of area service procedures during and after the warranty periods.