Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-3
Section 5
OS 285
5.3 Livewell
A 12-volt circulating pump provides seawa-
ter to the livewell. This pump provides a con-
stant flow of water to the livewell. Activate
the pump using the livewell switch on the
helm. An overflow built into the livewell auto-
matically controls the water level in the
livewell. Always turn the pump off at the
switch panel when not in use.
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 the livewell
pump. When the water reaches the overflow
level, it will begin to circulate.
To drain the livewell, turn off the livewell
pump and pull out the plug in the drain fit-
ting. When the livewell has completely
drained, use the washdown hose to flush the
livewell and drain debris.
Close the livewell thru-hull ball valve when
not in use. This prevents water from entering
the livewell while cruising. The livewell pump
is equipped with a sea strainer on the intake
side of the pump located in the aft bilge.
Check the strainer frequently and clean as
necessary.
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
seawater from entering the boat through the
drainage system. Check and operate the
drain valves monthly to ensure their condi-
tion and proper operation. Also, check the
drain system frequently to ensure it flows
freely and the hoses on the thru-hull fittings
are secure and not leaking.
Please review the drainage schematic to
become familiar with the location of thru-hull
drain valves.
Bilge Pumps
Bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge
and under the mid berth. All bilge pumps
pump water out of thru-hulls located above
the waterline. A high water bilge alarm moni-
tors excessive bilge water levels and signals
a high water condition through a visual and
audible alarm. See Electrical Systems for
additional information on bilge pump and
high water bilge alarm operations.
! CAUTION
Do not run the high-pressure pump
dry for extended periods as damage
to the pump may result.
! CAUTION
Do not use the livewell as a dry stor-
age area when not in use. Seawater
may accidentally enter the livewell
from the thru-hull fitting and damage
equipment stored there.
! CAUTION
Do not run the livewell pump dry for
extended periods as damage to the
pump may result.
! WARNING
Situations requiring one or more drain
valves closure can be potentially dan-
gerous to the boat and your crew. If
this occurs, distribute personal flota-
tion devices to the crew and take all
necessary safety precautions, includ-
ing notifying the coast guard, until the
locating problem and correcting it.