Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-3
Section 5
DC235 / DC265
All Models
To fill the livewell, insert the plug into the
drain fitting at the bottom of the livewell.
Make sure the ball valve at the intake thru-
hull fitting is open and turn on livewell pump.
When water level reaches the overflow, it will
begin to circulate.
To drain, turn off pump and remove plug.
When the livewell has drained, use the
washdown hose to flush livewell and drain
debris.
Close the livewell thru-hull ball valve when-
ever livewell is not in use to 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. Check it frequently
and clean as necessary.
Do not use livewell for stowage. Seawater
can enter livewell 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 system and location of the thru-hull
drain valves. Access to these valves on the
DC 235 are through the fuel filter hatch, the
deck plate in the ski rope locker and inside
the forward mechanical space. Access to
these valves on the DC 265 is port and star-
board access plates in the splashwell, inside
the forward and aft mechanical spaces.
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 bilge pump is located in the stern bilge.
All bilge pumps pump water out of thru-hulls
located above the waterline in the hull. See
Electrical Systems for additional information
on bilge pump operation.
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 float.
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.
DC 235 Bilge Pump