There are 2 steps in properly checking the bilge pumps. First, turn on one of the bilge pumps at the
instrument panel by pressing the applicable 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 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 or in close proximity
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. It is recommended that you
check the operation of each automatic float switch monthly.
Forward Bilge
Pump with Float
Switch
Aft Bilge Pump
with Float Switch
Fish Boxes - Insulated
Your boat is equipped with port and starboard fish boxes with a total capacity of 30 gallons. The fish
boxes are located behind the port and starboard captains seats and gravity drain overboard via thru hulls
on the sides of the hull
Fuel / Oil Systems
Fuel Tank
The 138-gallon fuel tank on your Pro-Line is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum with internal baffling
to minimize sloshing. The fuel tank is located under the deck and is secured between the stringers and
bulkheads.
Inspect the hose connections on a regular basis. The fuel fill and fuel vent hoses at the tank are
accessible via the round deck hatch installed in the forward cockpit area at the helm. The other end of
these two hoses can be accessed via the 6” deck plate that is installed just below the fuel fill on the inside
the cockpit.
Fuel Fill and Fuel Vent
The fuel fill is a stainless steel fitting labeled “Gas” or “Fuel” and is located approximately admidships on
the starboard gunwale. Twist the cap to open the fitting. The cap is connected to the fitting by a chain or
cable so that it will not fall into the water and/or get lost. Be careful not to pump fuel into any other fitting
on the vessel.
The external fuel vent is located just below the fuel fill fitting on the outside of the hull, and the gas tank is
vented overboard. While you are filling the tank, fuel entering the tank pushes air in the tank out through
the fuel vent.
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