Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-5
Section 5
OS 255
The fresh water system is equipped with a
strainer located on the intake line near the
pump. Check annually and clean as neces-
sary.
Periodically spray the pumps and metal
components with a metal protector.
Properly maintain and charge the batteries.
Operating the pressure pump from a battery
with a low charge can lead to pump failure.
Add a commercially available potable water
conditioner to the water tank to keep it fresh.
Raw Water System
Complete the following items routinely to
maintain your raw water system:
Check hoses, particularly the seawater sup-
ply lines, for signs of deterioration.
Remove and clean the seawater strainers
for the livewell, air conditioner and wash-
down pump, as needed.
Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a pro-
tective oil periodically.
Drain and clean the fishboxes and livewells
after each use.
Operate all thru-hull valves at least once a
month to keep them operating properly.
Drainage Systems
It is essential to complete the following items
periodically to maintain proper drainage of
your boat:
Clean the cockpit drains with a hose to
remove debris that can block water drain-
age.
Clean the hardtop leg drain holes; 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.
Test the rear automatic bilge pump switch
and high water alarm float switch before
using the boat every time to ensure proper
operation. Operate the knob or lever on the
side of the switch until the pump activates,
or add water to 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 flowing freely.
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 opera-
tion.
! CAUTION
Place the fresh water system switch in
the “off” position when not in use or
when leaving the boat unattended.
! CAUTION
Should a hose rupture, turn the pump
off immediately. Always close the
thru-hull valve when performing main-
tenance on a seawater pump.
! CAUTION
Properly maintain and charge the bat-
teries. Operating a pump from a bat-
tery with a low charge can lead to
pump failure.
! CAUTION
Properly winterize the fresh and raw
water systems prior to winter lay-up.
See the section on winterizing.