Pro-Line Boats 2009 Grand Sport 29, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice Actual boats may vary from drawings and or photos Copyright 2006 Pro Line Boats Inc PO Box 1348 Crystal River FL 34423 All rights reserved Marc...

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Page 3: ...ons 8 Rules Of The Road 8 Alcohol 9 Controls Throttle and Shift Controls for Twin Engines 10 Ignition Binnacle Forward Neutral and Reverse Gear Operation 10 Key Switch Alarm 10 Lanyard Stop Switch 10...

Page 4: ...Water System 21 Baitwell Pump 21 Bilge Pumps 22 Raw Water Washdown Pump 23 Fish Boxes with Macerator Pump 23 Fresh Water System 24 Fresh Water Stations 24 Fresh Water Pump 24 Fresh Water Tank and Fil...

Page 5: ...nce Trim Tilt 35 Propellers 35 Starting 36 Before Starting The Engines 36 Starting The Engines 36 After Starting The Engines 36 Fueling 36 Before Fueling 36 While Fueling 37 After Fueling 37 Loading 3...

Page 6: ...ion Information 46 Trouble Shooting Chart 47 While we endeavor to be as accurate as possible certain changes in standard equipment options and the like may have occurred which would not be included in...

Page 7: ...cifications Length Overall LOA 29 4 Maximum Horsepower 600 hp Beam 9 8 Fuel Capacity 240 gal Draft Hull 22 Baitwell Capacity 50 gal Deadrise 22 degrees Fishboxes 2 130 gal Weight Freshwater Capacity 1...

Page 8: ...ds for the vessel engines and all of the separately warranted equipment and accessories Discuss the terms of all warranties and emphasize the importance of registering each warranty with the specific...

Page 9: ...ership using their facilities equipment personnel and or sublet repair facilities Note There are items that are not covered by the Pro Line Boats Limited Warranty including but not limited to the foll...

Page 10: ...of mind knowing that their pre owned boat comes with the same structural hull warranty protection that was afforded to the original owner 4...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...and of your boating safety Follow these simple steps to help keep Carbon Monoxide from poisoning you your passengers or others around you Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat M...

Page 13: ...nto the wind to minimize burn risk from floating fuel o Wear a PFD unless you must swim under burning fuel o If swimming under burning fuel throw a PFD outside of the burning area and swim under the b...

Page 14: ...the dive platform All passengers keep away from lines under stress in case they break and recoil Regulations The USCG is the authority of all waterways Local authorities enforce State Boating Regulati...

Page 15: ...rd When crossing a vessel converging from starboard has the right of way Port vessel gives way both acknowledge with one short horn blast Know and observe navigational buoys and markers Give way to cr...

Page 16: ...k the key switch alarm turn the ignition key to the right but do not start the engine The alarm will sound ensuring that the engine warning alarm is working properly When finished turn the key off Lan...

Page 17: ...inking on sharp corners Also check that hose ends are not damaged or distorted The fluid should be changed annually under normal conditions and every six months during times of heavy usage If your ste...

Page 18: ...egree of trim To correct a starboard list depress the top half of the port switch in small increments until the list is corrected To avoid over trim allow a few seconds between tab adjustments to allo...

Page 19: ...rer s instructions and or recommendations Bow Thruster Optional The bow thruster comes equipped with a bow thruster and either a joystick or a touch pad control When it comes to docking in tight space...

Page 20: ...ch for Dual Batteries The battery switches are installed behind the hatch located below the transom sink at the port aft corner of the cockpit They are for battery isolation parallel operation and dis...

Page 21: ...for Dual Batteries The battery switches are installed behind the hatch located below the transom sink at the port aft corner of the cockpit They are for battery isolation parallel operation and discon...

Page 22: ...course for more information on the proper use of the horn 2 Navigation and Anchor Lights Locate the Nav light switch on the instrument panel This is a 3 way switch forward middle back aft that functio...

Page 23: ...ws its water from the same seacock as the baitwell pump To turn the pump off depress the switch in the down position Keep the washdown switch in the off position if the pump is not going to be used so...

Page 24: ...ts and check to be sure that the lights are free from obstructions You should check your navigation lights monthly during optimum visibility conditions When you are underway in low visibility conditio...

Page 25: ...sy light will be turned off and the red courtesy light for night vision will turn on Press the same switch a 3rd time to turn off the red courtesy light To operate the spreader lights The spreader lig...

Page 26: ...running speed Trim To ensure the trim gauges indicators are working properly start by making sure the engine is trimmed all the way down Locate the trim gauge on the instrument panel and check to see...

Page 27: ...feel that your fuel gauge is reading incorrectly before considering changing the gauge have your Pro Line dealer s Service Department or a qualified service professional remove the fuel sender and che...

Page 28: ...ing Refer to your engine manual for specific instructions If your optional engine package requires the installation of remote oil tanks please refer to the owner s manual provided by the engine manufa...

Page 29: ...h pump is the furthest aft pump Bilge 2 an 1100 gph pump is installed in close proximity to Bilge 1 To check the operation of the bilge pump first turn the bilge pump on at the instrument panel by pre...

Page 30: ...st forward of the transom The fish box macerator pump is installed in the bilge as far aft as possible and is equipped with an automatic float switch This pump drains the aft fish boxes and or macerat...

Page 31: ...ct the hoses for leaks and make certain that the hose connections are secure Fresh Water Tank and Fill The 15 gallon capacity fresh water tank is mounted in the floor storage compartment located in th...

Page 32: ...y pouring directly into the toilet bowl Before operating the porta potti head system refer to the manual in your owner s packet supplied by the porta potti manufacturer for specific operating instruct...

Page 33: ...amidships on the starboard gunwale Twist the waste outlet cap to open the fitting and insert the hose provided by the marina into the waste outlet to connect to your marina s dockside service faciliti...

Page 34: ...rator switch panel You can check the waste level in the waste tank by monitoring the lights on the Tank Watch 4 panel and then turning the key to the automatic position As waste enters the tank the li...

Page 35: ...ed the optional rigid Trylon T top the other 2 speakers are either installed in the overhead storage box or in the aft cockpit area XM Stereo Upgrade Optional When activating your satellite service yo...

Page 36: ...Dry storage Anchor locker Fuel hose Fuel vent hose Casting deck storage boxes Fresh water fitting Fuel fill Fuel vent Rod holder Fuel sender pick ups below the oval access hatch in bilge Sink drain Cl...

Page 37: ...st lift the latch and pull the door open When closing the door the latch will engage itself The door should never remain open when you are underway or when conditions might cause a passenger to lose t...

Page 38: ...r use the bow rail to tie off to anything heavier than a bumper fender Do not use the bow rail for anchoring or to tie off to the dock or another boat Do not use the bow rail to tow another boat or sk...

Page 39: ...h of the thru hulls Port Side Starboard Side Top Row Aft bilge pumps Center Row Transom sink Bottom Row Cockpit Deck Fish box drain Left to Right Baitwell sink Baitwell overflow Baitwell drain Fresh w...

Page 40: ...imini top can be installed to provide you and your passengers with plenty of shade during your voyage The frame is made of anodized aluminum The Bimini top comes with a cover boot to protect the top w...

Page 41: ...ge box Outriggers Speakers Vinyl Upholstery Please see the Service and Care section of this manual for information on how to clean and care for your seat cushions and cockpit bolsters Electronics Opti...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...ater intakes are submerged Lock the helm seat to face straight forward Attach the safety stop switch lanyard Starting the Engines Start the engine according to the instructions provided in your engine...

Page 44: ...rmance and increase fuel consumption The load positioning greatly affects the performance of your boat If excessive weight is placed too far aft the boat may have difficulty getting on plane and may r...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...qualified professional do this process While barrier coating and bottom painting are the best preventative to blisters caused by the environment this is in no way a guarantee that they will not occur...

Page 47: ...irect water pressure Clean and rinse it well Wash it often enough to keep contaminates from forming or building up Avoid the use of bleach or chlorides to clean the aluminum and or nearby components C...

Page 48: ...sh water Rinse and blot dry with a clean dry chamois Grease and adhesives may be removed with kerosene hexane or white gas not gas you burn in your boat car or lawnmower Never use solvents such as ace...

Page 49: ...r a thorough cleaning Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned while still installed on your boat It is important to observe the following Brush off loose dirt Hose down Prepare a cleaning mixture of water an...

Page 50: ...cturers instructions For additional information regarding the care and maintenance of this product please refer to the Morbern brochure provided in your owner s package for recommended methods to clea...

Page 51: ...aintenance Products Flitz For use on brass copper stainless steel chrome silver gold pewter nickel factory gun bluing bonze platinum tin aluminum magnesium anodized aluminum painted surfaces fiberglas...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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...