Baitwell Tub; Bilge Pumps - Pro-Line Boats 2008 26 XP Pilot Owner's Manual

When the baitwell pump is operating, go to the baitwell tub, open the baitwell lid and visually check to see
if water is pumping into the tub through the aerator fitting to ensure that the baitwell pump is working
properly. To turn the baitwell pump off, press the baitwell switch to the aft position. You should always
turn the baitwell switch off at the helm if the pump is not going to be used soon.

Baitwell Tub

The 20-gallon capacity baitwell tub is located at the starboard aft
corner of the cockpit and comes equipped with an aerator head, a
standpipe and a baitwell light.
If you find it necessary to run the baitwell pump while you are
underway, you may be forcing more water than necessary up through
the seacock. In this instance, adjust the seacock lever to a 45 degree
angle so that the seacock is only halfway open.
The seacock lever may require additional adjustments to find a setting that works best for you. Even
when the baitwell pump is turned off, if the seacock is open, the baitwell tub will continue to fill with water
while you are underway.

Bilge Pumps

The boat is equipped with two (2) bilge pumps; separate switches on the switch panel operate each
pump. The locations of the two (2) bilge pumps and the labeling of the bilge pump switches are as
follows:
•
Aft Bilge – This 1500 gph pump is located in the aft bilge and is accessible via the bilge
hatch.
•
Fwd Bilge - This 500 gph pump is installed below the cabin floor and is accessible via the
round access pie that is installed next to the cabin step.
There are 2 steps in properly checking the bilge pumps. First, turn the on bilge pump at the instrument
panel by pressing the applicable bilge pump switch to the on or forward position. When the bilge pump
switch is in the on position, the switch light should be illuminated. To see if the bilge pump is operating,
open the hatch over the applicable bilge pump and listen to hear the bilge pump running.
Second, turn the bilge pump off at the instrument panel and check the bilge pump float switch. Each
pump is equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted next to the bilge pump. As
long as your boat is equipped with an operable battery, each pump will operate independently when water
is present in the area. Each float switch is equipped with two plastic knobs located on either side of the
switch. Turn either one of the knobs to raise the float to engage the bilge pump. If the pump comes on,
the automatic float is operating properly.
automatic float switch monthly.
If for some reason the indicator light on your bilge pump switch comes on, check your bilge for water. It is
not uncommon for rain water or water from washing your boat to accumulate in the bilge. Standing water
Forward bilge pump and
float switch are installed
beneath the cabin floor
Aft bilge pump and float
switch are located in the aft
bilge area
It is recommended that you check the operation of each
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