97 Bayliner Capri 1950 instrument panel question

[ksliger]

Greetings,

I just purchased a 97 Bayliner 1950 Capri and the 6 switches on the instrument panel aren't labeled. They are all on the right hand side and arranged in a column. I figured out the obvious ones like the horn, and light but could someone familiar with this model please list what each switch is for?

I assume one should be for a bilge pump but I never hear pump come on when testing the switches. Does this model come with a bilge pump?

One more thing: The ski locker hatch and swim platform are both damaged and need to be replaced. Is there a good place on the internet to get these parts?

Thanks!

Ken Sliger

 

[FusionFrank]

Re: 97 Bayliner Capri 1950 instrument panel question

They are from to bottom:​

Horn
Accy - On mine, this is not hooked to anything, I assume it is there
to wire to what ever accy you may install
Navigation Light - (frt red / green light)
Anchor Light - White light on pole that plugs into rt rear of boat
Bilge Pump
Blower - The blower motor to remove fuel fumes from the engine
compartment prior to starting​

My swim platform broke too (the ladder part snapped off) there are a couple listed on ebay from greatlakeskipper.com but not the correct one for our boat. I checked with my local bayliner dealer and they told me bayliner no longer makes that swim platform. It seems the only option is to get an aftermarket one. The holes however will not match up, so it will be neccasary to fill the old holes and drill new holes, but this will be a better swim platform and should last longer / be stronger. As for the ski locker latch, mine is not broken, so I have never looked for that. Hope this helps.
Frank​

 

[ksliger]

Re: 97 Bayliner Capri 1950 instrument panel question

Thanks Frank!

 

[BAYLINER185]

Re: 97 Bayliner Capri 1950 instrument panel question

your bilge pump SHOULD be down in there under the motor!

Make sure it works if not replace it. You should be able to hear it "buzzing" if the boat is not in the water, even then in the water with an empty bildge you can here it if you listen for it other wise pour in some water in the bildge and see if you see the water pumping out the side of the boat. If not then replace the pump cause it can save your life and get you back to the dock if you start leaking for some reason!