Pro-Line Boats 2010 23 XP, Owner'S Manual

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To operate the baitwell system:  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.  If water is not entering the baitwell tub, the 
aerator fitting may not be open.  See the photos below to 
make sure that the lever on the aerator fitting is in the open 
position.  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

Lever on the aerator fitting 

is closed 

Lever on the aerator fitting 

is open 

 
The 18-gallon baitwell tub is located in the port aft corner of the cockpit. 

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. 
 
To operate the washdown system:  Locate the 
baitwell switch on the console and press the switch 
to the forward position to turn on the 
baitwell/washdown pump.  Then, locate the black 
washdown fitting at the starboard aft corner of the 
cockpit.  Twist the cap off the fitting and attach a 
standard garden hose.  The small lever on the 
washdown fitting needs to be in the open position 
(see the photos below) to allow water to flow 
through the fitting.

Lever on the washdown fitting 

is closed

Lever on the washdown fitting is 

open 

Bilge Pumps 

The aft 1100-gph bilge pump and float switch are installed as far aft 
as possible in the bilge.  Both are accessible via the hatch installed in 
the motor well.  The forward 500-gph bilge pump and float switch are 
accessible via the 6” twist out Pie in the cabin floor.  There are 2 
steps in properly checking the bilge pump.  First, turn the bilge pump 
on at the instrument panel by pressing the 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 bilge 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 bilge pump is 
equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted in close proximity to the pump.  As long as 
your boat is equipped with an operable battery, the pump will operate automatically 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 each 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. 

Bilge pump 

& float 
switch