Owner`s manual

C 230

The livewell supply thru-hull valve should be closed whenever the livewell is not in use. This will prevent

water from entering the livewell while the boat is cruising. The livewell pump is equipped with a sea strainer

on the intake side of the pump located in the aft bilge. This should be checked frequently and cleaned as

necessary.

DO NOT USE THE LIVEWELL AS A DRY STORAGE AREA WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. SEA-

WATER COULD ACCIDENTALLY BE DELIVERED TO THE LIVEWELL FROM THE THRU-HULL

FITTING AND DAMAGE EQUIPMENT STORED THERE.

DO NOT RUN THE LIVEWELL PUMP DRY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AS DAMAGE TO THE

PUMP WILL RESULT.

5.4 Drainage

GENERAL

Some of the drain thru-hull fittings are equipped with ball valves that are always open under normal operating

conditions. In the event of an emergency, the valves can be closed to prevent sea water from entering the boat

through the drainage system. It is important to check and operate the valves at least monthly to make sure

they are in good condition and operating properly. You should check the drain system frequently to ensure

it is free flowing and that the hoses on the thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.

Please review the drainage schematics to become familiar with the location of the thru-hull drain valves.

SITUATIONS REQUIRING ONE OR MORE DRAIN VALVES TO BE CLOSED CAN BE POTEN-

TIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE BOAT AND YOUR CREW. IF THIS OCCURS, DISTRIBUTE PER-

SONAL FLOTATION DEVICES TO THE CREW AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS, INCLUDING NOTIFYING THE COAST GUARD, UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FOUND AND

CORRECTED.

BILGE DRAINAGE

The bilge pump is located in the aft bilge. The bilge pump pumps water out of a thru-hull

located above the waterline in the hull. See Electrical Systems for additional information

on bilge pump operation.

The bilge pump system consists of a pump and an automatic float switch. A float switch

activates the pump whenever bilge water level rises.

Current is supplied to the automatic float switch whenever the batteries are connected.

The bilge pump switch in the helm is supplied current when the number 2 battery switch

is in the "ON" position. The breaker for the manual switch is located on the helm panel.

Bilge Pump