Owner`s manual

C 280/S 280/C 310/S 310

The livewell is also equipped with an aerator pump. This pump recircu-

lates the water in the livewell. Either the livewell pump must be operating

or the livewell full of water with the drain plug firmly secured for the

aerator pump to function. The amount of aeration provided by the pump

is controlled by a valve located on the forward side of the leaning post.

To drain the livewell, turn off the livewell pump and pull out the plug in

the drain fitting. When the livewell has completely drained, use the

washdown hose to flush the livewell and drain debris.

The livewell thru-hull valve should be closed whenever the livewell is not

in use. This will 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. This should be checked frequently and cleaned as necessary.

DO NOT USE THE LIVEWELL AS A DRY STORAGE AREA WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. SEA-

WATER COULD ACCIDENTALLY BE DELIVERED TO THE LIVEWELL FROM THE THRU-HULL

FITTING AND DAMAGE EQUIPMENT STORED THERE.

DO NOT RUN THE LIVEWELL PUMP DRY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AS DAMAGE TO THE

PUMP WILL RESULT.

5.4 Drainage

GENERAL

Some of the drain thru-hull fittings are equipped with ball valves that are always open under normal operating

conditions. In the event of an emergency, the valves can be closed to prevent sea water from entering the boat

through the drainage system. It is important to check and operate the drain valves at least monthly to make

sure they are in good condition and operating properly. You also should check the drain system frequently

to ensure it is free flowing and that the hoses on the thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.

Please review the drainage schematic to become familiar with the location of the thru-hull drain valves.

SITUATIONS REQUIRING ONE OR MORE DRAIN VALVES TO BE CLOSED CAN BE POTEN-

TIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE BOAT AND YOUR CREW. IF THIS OCCURS, DISTRIBUTE PER-

SONAL FLOTATION DEVICES TO THE CREW AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS, INCLUDING NOTIFYING THE COAST GUARD, UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FOUND AND

CORRECTED.

BILGE DRAINAGE

The bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge. All bilge pumps pump water out of thru-hulls located above

the water line in the hull. See Electrical Systems for additional information on bilge pump operation.

The aft bilge pump system consists of two pumps and an automatic float switch. The float switch activates

one pump that is fully automatic. The other pump is the manual pump and is controlled by the switch at the

Aerator Valve (if equipped)