Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-3
Section 5
DC 325
Close the live well thru-hull ball valve when-
ever live well is not in use to prevent water
from entering the live well while the boat is
cruising. The live well pump is located in the
mechanical space under the aft in-deck floor
hatch. Check it frequently and clean as nec-
essary.
Do not use the live well for stowage. Seawa-
ter can enter this area when it is not in use
and damage stowed equipment.
5.4 Drainage
General
Some drain thru-hull fittings are equipped
with ball valves that are always open under
normal operating conditions. In the event of
an emergency, close the valves to prevent
sea water from entering the boat through the
drainage system. Check and operate the
drain valves at least once a month to make
sure they are in good condition and operat-
ing properly. Also, check the drain system to
ensure it is free flowing and hoses on the
thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.
Review and become familiar with the drain-
age schematic and location of the thru-hull
drain valves.
A situation requiring one or more drain
valves to be closed can be dangerous to
boat and all onboard. If this occurs, distrib-
ute PFD’s and take all necessary safety pre-
cautions, including notifying the Coast
Guard or local agency, until the problem is
determined and corrected.
Bilge Drainage
The aft bilge pumps are located in the stern
bilge under the aft in-deck hatch and the for-
ward bilge pump is located aft of the water
heater in the center in-deck hatch. All bilge
pumps pump water out of thru-hulls located
above the waterline in the hull. The aft auto-
matic bilge pump switch is located forward of
the optional generator under the bilge pump
switch closeout panel. A high water bilge
alarm monitors excessive bilge water levels
and signals a high water condition through a
visual and audible alarm. See Electrical Sys-
tems for additional information on bilge
pump and high water bilge alarm operations.
Aft Bilge Pumps
Automatic Bilge Pump Switch
Inspect the bilge area frequently for evi-
dence of excessive water. Continuous oper-
ation of the bilge pump can mean there is
excess water in the bilge. Test the bilge
pump at regular intervals. Debris can also
prevent the pump from operating or make it
operate continuously. Make sure no debris is
blocking the bilge pump switch.
Bilge pumps and bilge pumping systems are
not designed for damage control. Continu-
ous operation of the bilge can mean a leak
or a drain plug is installed incorrectly; make
sure all drain plugs are installed.