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The Xpress Boats Hyper-Lift H190 Bay delivers 19 feet of padded hull excitement for the budget-minded sportsman. Our engineers took everything you know and love about our Hyper-Lift Bay Series and scaled down the size of the boat and selection of best-in-class features while keeping the same key construction components that have made Xpress Boats so successful. The H190 Bay has the same all-welded, handcrafted, durable construction and Hyper-Lift Hull underneath that you will find throughout our other lines of boats, so you can rest knowing your investment includes the safest and strongest foundation available. This dream craft packs performance, fishability, and comfort into one cost-effective boat that will have you itching to delve deeper into those backwater tidal areas or up those creeks in pursuit of trophy fish! 

Let’s kick off this segment of the Xpress Boats owner’s manual by examining the driver’s side on the H190 Bay console. Beginning on the left side, you will see a multi-function gauge that displays the current RPM of the outboard, along with trim and fuel level. Speaking of fuel, the Hyper-Lift H190 Bay holds 36 gallons inside the gas tank located under the rear storage compartment by the transom.

I want to remind you that the features of your boat and trailer may vary depending on the package and options you selected. The following packages are available on the Hyper-Lift H190 Bay:

  • Saltwater Trailer Package
  • Bay Stainless Package
  • Electronics Package
  • Appearance Package

Next, you will see a panel that holds an assortment of rocker switches that control various functions within the boat. 

MASTER POWER will turn on the power to all your accessories on your boat. Remember to turn this OFF after each fishing trip to conserve battery power. 

NAV/ANC turns the bow and stern navigational lights on and off. 

BILGE controls the bilge pump, located inside the rear storage compartment. Please watch a separate owner’s manual video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for detailed information about using your bilge pump.

LIVEWELL runs the aerator feature on the rear livewell and baitwell which comes standard on this model. A recirculating system is not an available option on the H190 Bay. Be sure to insert the black plug, located inside your Xpress Boats dry bag, into the bottom hole to fill it up with water. Please watch the separate owner’s manual video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for more detailed information about using these features on your Hyper-Lift H190 Bay.

Beside each rocker switch is a breaker associated with it should you need to reset it.

There is a convenient dual-USB port with a cap for charging phones and other devices.

The graph is on the top right side of the dash panel. The Hyper-Lift H190 Bay comes standard with the Humminbird Piranha Max 4, but due to varying packages or options, you may have a different Humminbird or Garmin graph installed.

Below the dash panel is the helm. The black three-spoke, heavy-duty plastic, high impact, U.V. resistant steering wheel comes standard on the H190Bay, while the five spoke stainless steel constructed steering wheel with the turning knob is only available on the Bay Stainless Package. The H190Bay comes standard with cable steering, not hydraulic. If you chose the optional BayStar hydraulic steering upgrade there will be a small black cap that allows you access to the hydraulic steering fluid port where you can add additional fluid. We recommend having your authorized Xpress Boats dealer inspect the hydraulic system including adding fluid and bleeding air out of it. 

Please watch the separate owner’s manual video segment titled “Cable vs. Hydraulic Steering” for additional information.

Beside the helm sits another convenient cup holder.

Next is the Yamaha flush-mounted control box with an ergonomic handle with a thumb-operated trim-tilt switch, a neutral switch, and a push-button neutral warm-up. The throttle controls the power of your Yamaha outboard.

There may be an optional Kicker or WetSounds premium sound system and/or a rocker switch labeled JACKPLATE that operates the hydraulic jackplate on the lower area of the console. Pressing up on the rocker will raise the motor higher and pressing down will lower it.  

All Hyper-Lift Bay models have an ignition panel in this area used to turn your motor on and off. Below that is the built-in engine-stop lanyard kill switch. For safety, we recommend you always have your kill switch clipped into your PFD or wrapped around your wrist when operating the engine.

The last feature on this side of the console is a small aluminum door that provides direct access to the trolling motor batteries and wiring for gauges and fuses.

Now let’s transition to the port side of the console and take a look at the removable grab rail. You can drop the grabrail down by unscrewing the two large black wing nuts, which are located inside your boat’s dry bag, and then moving the rail down towards the bow. 

To remove the plexiglass windshield you will need to turn each of the five fasteners vertically and then gently pull the base of the windshield away from the console. To re-install, line up the windshield to the mounting holes, push the fasteners in, and turn them horizontally to secure them in place.  

Each side of the console comes standard with three fishing rod holders, plus there will be a marine speaker if you added a radio to your boat and a courtesy light if you chose the option for lights in the livewell, storage boxes, and interior.  

We hope you have found this Xpress Boats owner’s manual segment on the Hyper-Lift H190 Bay console helpful. 

For additional information, please look inside the Basic Boating and Safety Manual, included in your Xpress dry bag, visit our website xpressboats.com, or contact your local Xpress dealer. Finally, please let us know if you have a question that is not covered in any of these modules.

 

 

Xpress Hyper-Lift Bay Series is built on the foundation of our Hyper-Lift Hull. This dream craft packs performance, fishability, and comfort into one amazing cost-effective center console boat. Our H20Bay is the #1 selling 20’ aluminum bay boat in the nation. Whether thin water or rough seas, you will not find a better all-welded aluminum solution.

Today we are going to familiarize you with the console used on the 24, 22, and 20-foot Hyper-Lift Bay and 22 and 20-foot Shallow Water Bay models starting with the left side of the dash panel, where the RPM and trim gauge is placed.

Please keep in mind that steering wheels, graphs, and placement of gauges and switches may vary depending on the package and options you chose for your center console boat. The following packages are available on the Hyper-Lift Bay Series:

  • Duck Boat Package
  • Bay Stainless Package
  • Xtreme Bay Stainless Package
  • Redfish Package
  • Xtreme Redfish Package
  • Marsh Package
  • Xtreme Marsh Package
  • Saltwater Team Package
  • Appearance Package

The Duck Boat, Bay Stainless, Redfish, and Marsh are the most popular packages customers choose.

Let’s kick off this Hyper-Lift Bay center console overview by exploring the driver’s side of the helm. Beginning at the top you will see a stainless cupholder and the all-new SeaDek storage pad next to it, which is ideal for laying your phone on, along with a pair of pliers and a few baits for quick access.

The following layout applies to all packages on the H-Bay except for the Marsh and Xtereme Marsh packages:

On the dash panel, you will see a multifunction gauge on the top left that displays the current RPM of the outboard, along with trim and fuel level. The 24, 22, and 20-foot Hyper-Lift Bay all hold 40 gallons of fuel with the tank located inside the rear storage compartment by the transom.

Moving further down the dash on the left is the switch panel, which houses a collection of rocker switches that control various functions within the boat.

MASTER POWER will turn on the power to all your accessories on your boat. Remember to turn this OFF after each fishing trip to conserve battery power.

NAV/ANC turns on the bow and stern navigational lights on and off.

BILGE controls the bilge pump, located inside the rear storage compartment. Please watch the separate video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for additional information about using your bilge pump.

The LIVEWELL rocker switch runs the aerator and recirculation features on the livewell. Be sure to insert the piece of PVC pipe, located either inside your livewell or dry bag, into the bottom hole in the livewell to fill it up with water.

You may see a blank accessory plate on the switch panel. This spot is for another rocker switch to control additional options, such as a jack plate or anything else you add in the future.

Beside each rocker switch is the fuse associated with it should you need to change it out.

There is a convenient dual-USB port with a cap for charging phones and other devices.

Continuing over to the top right side of the dash panel is the graph. H-Bays come standard with the Humminbird Piranha Max 4, but due to varying packages or options, you may have a different Humminbird or Garmin graph installed.

The placement of gauges and switches on the dash of H-Bays with the Marsh or Xtereme Marsh package will look slightly different than the other packages. There is an additional water PSI gauge on the left side and a row of push-button LED ring switches on the right side under the graph as follows:

POWER will turn on the power to all your accessories on your boat. Remember to turn this OFF after each fishing trip to conserve battery power.

NAV LIGHTS controls the red and green navigational lights on the bow.

ANCHOR LIGHTS controls the white masthead light on the stern.

LIVEWELL MANUAL turns the livewell, located under the leaning post, on and remains on until you press the button again. Be sure to insert the rubber plug, located either inside your livewell or dry bag, into the bottom hole when filling it up with water.

LIVEWELL AUTO will automatically turn the livewell on and off in 3-minute segments and repeats until you press the button again.

BAITWELL MANUAL turns the baitwell, located on the front of the console, on and remains on until you press the button again. Be sure to insert the rubber plug, located either inside your livewell or dry bag, into the bottom hole when filling it up with water.

LIVEWELL AUTO will automatically turn the baitwell on and off in 3-minute segments and repeats until you press the button again.

Be sure to insert the black rubber plug, located either inside your wells or in the dry bag, into the bottom hole when filling it up with water.

BILGE PUMP is the last button and controls the bilge pump, located inside the rear storage compartment.

Please watch the separate owner’s manual video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for additional information about using these features on your Hyper-Lift Bay.

Below the dash panel is the helm. The black three-spoke, heavy-duty plastic, high impact, U.V. resistant steering wheel comes standard on all Hyper-Lift Bay boats. The five-spoke stainless steel constructed steering wheel with the turning knob is only available on the Bay Stainless and Xtreme Bay Stainless Packages. The H 20 Bay, H 22 Bay, and Shallow Water 20 Bay come standard with cable steering. We do require upgrading to hydraulic steering if the motor is 150 horsepower or larger. The H 24 Bay and Shallow Water 22 Bay come standard with Uflex hydraulic steering.

To enhance their boat’s control, Xpress owners can upgrade to BayStar hydraulic steering. For additional safety, reliability, and comfort, they can choose the SeaStar hydraulic steering system, which includes a tilt helm, which can be adjusted by using the lever on the front side of the steering wheel column. There will be a small black cap that allows you access to the hydraulic steering fluid port where you can add additional fluid if you chose the optional Uflex, BayStar, or SeaStar hydraulic steering upgrade. We recommend having your authorized Xpress Boats dealer fill the hydraulic fluid.

Please watch the separate owner’s manual video segment titled “Cable vs. Hydraulic Steering” for additional information.

Another convenient cup holder is positioned beside the helm to keep you hydrated.

Next is the Yamaha flush-mounted control box with an ergonomic handle with a thumb-operated trim-tilt switch, a neutral switch, and a push-button neutral warm-up. The throttle is used to control the power of your Yamaha outboard.

Continuing to move further down on the driver’s side of the console there may be an optional Kicker or WetSounds premium sound system and/or a rocker switch labeled JACKPLATE that operates the hydraulic jackplate on the transom. Pressing up on the rocker will raise the motor higher and pressing down will lower it.

All Hyper-Lift Bay models have an ignition panel in this area that is used to turn your motor on and off. Below that is the built-in engine-stop lanyard kill switch. For your safety, we recommend you always have your kill switch clipped into your PFD or wrapped around your wrist when operating the engine.

The last feature on this side of the console is a small aluminum door that provides direct access to the trolling motor batteries and wiring for gauges and fuses for the push button LED ring switches on the Marsh or Xtereme Marsh packages.

Transitioning to the port side of the console is the removable grab rail with two connection points on each side. It can be lowered down by unscrewing the large wing nut on each side, which may be located inside your boat’s dry bag.

To remove the plexiglass windshield you will need to turn each of the five fasteners vertically and then gently pull the base of the windshield away from the console. To re-install, line up the windshield to the mounting holes, push the fasteners in, and turn them horizontally to secure it in place.

Take notice of the port for charging your batteries in the upper right. Just insert the female end of an extension cord to charge the boat up for your next adventure.

Each side of the console comes standard with three fishing rod holders, plus there will be a marine speaker if you added on a radio to your boat and a courtesy light if you chose the option for lights in the livewells, storage boxes, and interior.  

The front of the Hyper-Lift Bay console features a comfortable cushioned backrest and seat cushion for a passenger to sit on. Lift the handle located on the back of the seat cushion to open the lid and access the baitwell underneath.

We hope you have found this Xpress Boats owner’s manual segment on the Hyper-Lift Bay console useful. See you on the water!

For additional information, please look inside the Basic Boating and Safety Manual, included in your Xpress dry bag, visit our website xpressboats.com, or contact your local Xpress dealer. If you have a question that is not covered in any of these modules send us an email at info@xpressboats.com.

Thank you for your patience while we finalize the content for this owner’s manual segment.

Thank you for your patience while we finalize the content for this owner’s manual segment.

Welcome to an elite family of Xpress Boats owner’s from across the nation who have chosen the Hyper-Lift Bass and Hyper-Lift Crappie. Our innovative Hyper-Lift Hull is the foundation to transport you out on the water in pursuit of xtreme adventure. Xpress Boats, creator of the original all-welded aluminum boat, understands that your time is valuable and we appreciate your investment in our high-performance, cost-effective xcitement!

This video segment is designed to educate Hyper-Lift Bass and Hyper-Lift Crappie owners on the console’s components, which the H18, H17, H18C, and H17C all share in common. Please keep in mind that some features may vary including the steering wheel, graph, blinker trim lever, and amount of rocker switches may vary depending upon the available options you chose for your boat, including the popular appearance package.

Let’s get this segment of the Xpress Boats owner’s manual underway by starting on the left side of the dash. The RPM gauge displays the current “revolutions per minute” of your Yamaha outboard. Underneath that is your trim gauge that shows the tilt of the motor.

Next is the three-spoke, black aluminum steering wheel with a soft grip rim that comes standard on all 17 and 18-foot models. Cable steering comes standard on the H-Bass and H-Crappie.

Please note that there is a small black cap along the top of the steering column if your boat features an optional BayStar hydraulic steering upgrade. This port is for adding hydraulic steering fluid to your steering system. However, we do recommend having your authorized Xpress Boats dealer inspect the hydraulic system, add fluid and bleed air out as needed. An upgrade to the SeaStar hydraulic tilt steering will include a lever under the steering wheel column to adjust the angle of the steering wheel to provide the greatest comfort and most usability.

If your boat is equipped with the optional 6” Atlas Hydraulic Jack Plate, then you will have a blinker lever to adjust the height of your jack plate on the left side of your steering wheel column. The optional blinker lever on the right side will control the trim of your outboard.

A Humminbird Helix 5 graph comes standard on all H-Bass and H-Crappie models and is flush mounted above the helm unless you optioned for a different size Humminbird or Garmin graph.

The dual-functioning fuel and water PSI gauge, located to the right of the steering column, shows how much gasoline is on your boat. All H-Bass and H-Crappie models have an 18-gallon fuel capacity. The water PSI gauge indicates the water pressure in your Yamaha.

Moving further to the right, you will see a panel that holds an assortment of rocker switches that control various functions on the boat.

Pushing the top of the POWER rocker will turn all of your power on to your accessories, indicated by a small, red light illuminated on the top of the switch. To turn off, push the bottom after each fishing trip to conserve battery power.

NAV/ANC controls the bow and stern navigational lights. Pushing the top of the rocker in will illuminate both the bow and stern lights, which is required if you run in low light or darkness. Push the bottom in to turn on the white nav light on the stern, which also required by law if you anchor your boat at night.

BILGE controls the bilge pump, located inside the rear storage compartment. Please watch our separate owner’s manual video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for detailed information about using your bilge pump.

AUTO AERATOR MAN adds water to the livewell. To fill it up, switch it down to MANUAL. Once it’s full, switch it up to AUTO to add fresh water into the livewell in cycles of about 3 minutes (3 minutes on and three minutes off). Be sure the spray head valve on top is set at about half so that all excess water can drain out thru the overflow in the livewell. Failure to turn down the valve on the spray head may result in the livewell overflowing into the boat.

AUTO RECIRC MANUAL is optional and controls the recirculation feature in the livewell. Make sure the recirculation spray head (red knob in livewell) is pushed in before you flip the switch up to auto. The aerator will now pull water from the livewell and recirculate it back into the livewell. Recirculation will work on about a three-minute cycle (3 minutes on and 3 minutes off). WARNING: Only use the recirculating system with adequate water in the livewell. The water level must be over the intake fitting, for the recirculating pump, in the livewell. Failure to do this could result in damaging the recirculation pump.

Please watch the separate owner’s manual video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for more detailed information about using all the livewell features on your H-Bass and H-Crappie.

Below each rocker switch is a breaker associated with it in case you need to reset it.

You may see an ACC rocker that controls other accessories that you may have included with your boat order, such as interior lighting.

There may also be a blank accessory plate on the switch panel, which is for an extra component you add in the future. The ignition is underneath the rocker switches and is used to start your motor.

The optional hot foot will be located underneath the console on the right side of the floor and mounted on the front of the baffle. This convenient feature allows you to drive your boat like you do your car. You keep both hands on the wheel and control the throttle with your foot. The throttle returns to idle if you remove your foot.

If you chose the Wet Sounds option, you will see a WetSounds AM/FM Bluetooth receiver mounted on the interior side of the console. This digital tuner has two high-output marine coaxial speakers, one mounted under the console and the other on the passenger side of the front baffle.

On the front, interior corner of the console is a tool holder with three holes to hold pliers, scissors, or any other gear necessary for a productive time on the water.

The front of the Hyper-Lift Bass and Crappie consoles features a sleek aerodynamic design and tinted windshield.

We will wrap up this whirlwind tour of the console by pointing out an ever-so-convenient cupholder, located on the exterior side of the console,

We hope you have found this Xpress Boats owner’s manual segment constructive. By now, you should have a thorough understanding of the components that make up the H-Bass and H-Crappie console. So, until next time, tight lines!

For additional information, please look inside the Basic Boating and Safety Manual, included in your Xpress dry bag, or contact your local Xpress dealer. If you have a question that is not covered in any of these modules send us an email at info@xpressboats.com.

 

If you’re watching this video then you understand that the Xclusive Pro Bass Series by Xpress Boats is one of the finest-performing fishing solutions on the water today. Available in 18, 19, and 21-foot lengths, this Bassmaster Elite-proven, bass pursuing machine packs looks, fishability, storage, comfort, and most importantly performance, into one amazing original all-welded aluminum boat.

Today we are going to better acquaint you with the Xclusive Pro Bass Series X-wing console with graph recess. Please keep in mind that steering wheels, graphs, blinker trim levers may vary depending on the package and options you chose for your boat. The following packages are available on the Xclusive Pro Bass Series, with the first three being the most popular amongst existing customers.

  • High Performance Package (X19 & X21)
  • Elite Package
  • Appearance Package
  • Limited Edition (LE) Package

To begin, we want to point out the water-resistant battery switch located in the rear compartment of the boat above the fuel tank. You can access it from the rear deck or standing behind the boat before you launch. Turning the red dial until the green ON is shown will turn all your accessory batteries on. Remember to turn this to OFF after each fishing trip to conserve battery power. 

Now let’s start with the RPM and trim gauge located on the left side of the dash panel. This will display the current RPM of the outboard along with the tilt of the motor. 

Next is the 3-spoke steering wheel. The tilt lever, located underneath the steering wheel column, allows you to adjust the angle the steering wheel is positioned to provide maximum comfort and usability. There will be a blinker lever attached to the right side of the steering column to adjust the motor’s trim. If you chose the hydraulic jack plate option, there will be an additional blinker lever attached to the left side of the steering wheel column.

The fuel and water PSI gauge, located to the right of the steering column, shows how much fuel your boat is holding. The X18Pro has a 36-gallon fuel capacity, while the X19Pro and X21Pro hold 40 gallons of fuel. The water PSI gauge indicates the water pressure in your motor.

Moving further to the right is the switch panel, which houses a collection of rocker switches that control various functions within the boat.

NAV/ANC turns on the green and red navigational lights on and off.

BILGE controls the bilge pump, located inside the rear storage compartment. Please watch the separate video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for additional information about using your bilge pump.

AUTO AERATOR MANUAL adds water to the livewell. To fill it up, switch it down to MANUAL. Once it’s full, switch it up to AUTO to add fresh water into the livewell in cycles of about 3 minutes (3 minutes on and three minutes off). Be sure spray head valve on top is set at about half so that all excess water can drain out thru the overflow in the livewell. Failure to turn down the valve on the spray head may result in the livewell overflowing into the boat. 

AUTO RECIRC MANUAL controls the recirculation feature in the livewell. Make sure recirculation spray head (red knob in livewell) is pushed in before you flip the switch up to auto. The aerator will now pull water from the livewell and recirculate it back into the livewell. Recirculation will work on about a three-minute cycle (3 minutes on and 3 minutes off). WARNING: Only use the recirculating system when there is water in the livewell. Water level must be over the intake fitting, for the recirculating pump, in the livewell. Failure to do this could result in damaging the recirculation pump.

ACC turns on any additional accessories that you may have included with the purchase of your boat, such as LED lights in the livewell and storage compartments. 

You may also see a blank accessory plate on the switch panel. This spot is for another rocker switch to control additional options you may add in the future.

The ignition is just underneath the switch panel and is used to start your motor.

Further down in that part of the console is the fuse panel, which is separated from earlier X Pro models to provide easier access. All fuses are labeled according to the component they are connected to.

A convenient built-in cupholder with storage is located below that on the floor.

A hot foot and speaker will be located by your feet and mounted onto the front baffle if you chose to include those options. 

Beside your right arm is the remote livewell drain control switch. OPEN will empty the water and CLOSE will hold water in the livewell. Please watch the separate video segment called “Livewell/Bilge Pump” for additional information about using your livewell.

Closer to you is the Yamaha flush-mounted control box with ergonomic handle with thumb-operated trim-tilt switch, neutral switch, push-button neutral warm-up, and a built-in engine-stop lanyard kill switch. For your safety, we recommend you always have your kill switch clipped into your PFD or wrapped around your wrist when operating the engine.

There may be a courtesy light, radio or tool holder on the interior side of the console depending upon the options and package you chose. The courtesy light provides LED lighting on the interior for low-light conditions. The optional Kicker or WetSounds premium sound system includes two speakers, one mounted under the console and the other on the passenger side of the front baffle. Finally, the tool holder allows you to store pliers, snips, and other hand-held tools in a convenient location.

The front of the Xclusive Pro Bass console features a sleek aero-dynamic design and includes the tinted windshield.

Finally, the small black cap on the exterior side of the console is the hydraulic steering fluid port where you can add additional fluid as needed.

We hope you have found this Xpress Boats owner’s manual segment very helpful. You should now have a thorough understanding of the various components that make up the X-Pro console and what each does. See you on the water!

For additional information, please look inside the Basic Boating and Safety Manual, included in your Xpress dry bag, visit our website xpressboats.com, or contact your local Xpress dealer. If you have a question that is not covered in any of these modules send us an email at info@xpressboats.com.