Boat User Manual

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Gravity Ballast System

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system. The switch panel to the 3 position system is located

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tem is operated from a switch on the dash. Each switch allows

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ski locker, under the rear seat, or in the rear v-drive storage

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off valve in case of emergencies. If closed, the valve will

prevent any water from entering the system and is only used

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Priming the System

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utilizes a scooped intake strainer to force water into the

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fully. Once the pump has primed it is no longer necessary

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