Bilge Pumps - Pro-Line Boats 32 Express 2006 Owner's Manual

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
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.
Note: Boats that are equipped with an optional generator and/or air conditioner will have
additional brass seacocks and a strainer installed in the aft (generator) and mid-ship (air
conditioner) bilges to filter seawater.
generator and/or air conditioner are not in use.

Bilge Pumps

The boat is equipped with three (3) bilge pumps that are installed as standard equipment. Since there
are 3 bilge pumps, there are 3 bilge pump switches to choose from on the switch panel. The locations of
the three (3) bilge pumps and the labeling of the bilge pump switches are as follows:
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Bilge 1 - This 1100 gph bilge pump is located in the bilge and is installed as far aft as
possible. If your vessel is equipped with an optional generator, this pump will be located
under the generator but is still reachable.
•
Bilge 2 - This 1500 gph bilge pump is located just forward of the 1100 gph bilge pump
and is quite visible.
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Fwd Bilge - This 500 gph pump is located and very accessible via the hinged panel under
the mattress in the mid berth.
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 check and 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.
The 35 gallon capacity baitwell tub is located aft of the
helm seat. It comes equipped with an aerator head, 2
overflow drains that allow circulation to keep bait alive, a
plug for the drain and a baitwell light.
In addition to the baitwell tub, the bait station includes a
sink, raw water washdown, grab rail and areas to hold a
bar of soap, knife and pliers
Baitwell Tub
w/Clear Lid
These seacocks should be closed when the
It is recommended that you check the operation of each
o
angle so that
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