Owner`s manual

C 230

RAW WATER SYSTEM

The following items should be done routinely to help maintain your raw water system:

• Check hoses, particularly the sea water supply lines, for signs of deterioration.

• Remove and clean the sea water strainers for the livewell, air conditioner and washdown pump, as

needed.

• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a protective oil periodically.

• The fishboxes and livewells should be drained and cleaned after each use.

• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once a month to keep them operating properly.

SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE, TURN THE PUMP OFF IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE THE

THRU-HULL VALVE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A SEA WATER PUMP.

THE BATTERIES MUST BE PROPERLY CHARGED. OPERATING ANY PUMPS FROM A BAT-

TERY WITH A LOW CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.

THE FRESH AND RAW WATER SYSTEMS MUST BE PROPERLY WINTERIZED PRIOR TO WIN-

TER LAY-UP. SEE THE SECTION ON WINTERIZING.

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

It is essential that the following items be done periodically to maintain proper drainage of your boat:

• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove debris that can block water drainage.

• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is especially important just before winter lay-up.

• Clean the bilge pump and automatic float switch strainers of debris and check the bilge for foreign

material that can cause the automatic switch to malfunction.

• Frequently test the rear automatic bilge pump switch and high water alarm float switch for proper

operation. This is accomplished by pressing the arm on the side of the switch until the pump is activated.

You can also use a garden hose to flood the bilge until the water level is high enough to activate the pump.

• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep them clean and free flowing.

• Clean and inspect the shower and sink drain sump system. Remove accumulated debris and flush with

fresh water. Frequently test the automatic pump switch for proper operation.

• Clean and flush the fishbox and cooler/storage boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner and fresh water after

each use to keep them clean and fresh.