Baitwell And/Or Washdown Pump - Pro-Line Boats 2010 20 Express Owner's Manual

There are 2 steps in properly checking the bilge pumps. First, turn on the bilge pump at the instrument panel by
pressing the bilge pump switch to the on or forward position. This action should illuminate the light on the switch.
To check and see if the bilge pump is operating, open the hatch over the 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. The automatic
float switch (white box) that is mounted next to or in
close proximity to the bilge pump. As long as your boat
is equipped with an operable battery, the bilge pump
will operate independently when water is present in the
area. The 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. It is recommended that you check
the operation of the 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 will activate
the automatic float that is connected to the bilge pump. If you notice your pump running frequently during your
day on the water, you should check the thru hull fittings, hose connections, etc. for any possible leaks.
Keep the bilge area clean and free from debris that could clog ports or inhibit float movement. Also, keep the
battery (starboard) that provides power to the bilge pump charged. If the battery is not charged and flooding
occurs, the boat could swamp causing damage and possible loss of life or property.

Baitwell and/or Washdown Pump

The baitwell switch at the helm controls the baitwell and/or
washdown pump. The pump is mounted on the starboard aft
stringer in the bilge and is accessible through the bilge hatch
in the motor well.
The 27-gallon capacity baitwell tub is located aft of the port
jump seat and comes equipped with a baitwell light, an
aerator head and standpipe. Raw water for the baitwell and
raw water washdown systems comes through the seacock, to
the pump and then to the baitwell aerator head and/or raw
water washdown outlet. Before turning the pump on from the
helm, check to be sure that the seacock and the applicable
fitting are both in the open position. The seacock is wide
open when the yellow seacock lever is vertical. When the
yellow seacock lever is horizontal, the seacock is closed.
The seacock should remain closed when the pump is not in
use.
Note: The round filter attached to the side of the pump should be removed and cleaned often
with running water.
To operate the baitwell system: Check to make sure that the lever on the aerator fitting is in the open position as
shown in the photo at the right. The lever is in the open position when it is turned to run the length of the fitting. It
is closed when it is horizontal to the fitting.
Locate the baitwell switch on the console and press the switch to the forward position to turn on the pump. 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.
Seacock lever is
shown in the
open position
Aft bilge pump
with float switch
Baitwell pump
with filter is
located in the
port aft bilge
area.
Seacock is
shown in the
closed position.
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