Owner`s manual

World Class Catamarans
5-4
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Your 230 SF comes equipped with the digital control system discussed in Chapter 3 of this
manual. The switch pod is located on the console forward of the helm and binnacle. The control
unit and accessory fuse block are mounted inside the console and can be accessed using the
lower inspection hatch on the partition wall. The boat’s wiring harnesses are connected to the
control unit and accessory fuse blocks by an adapter harness. The wires are labeled at both
ends of the harness to make it easier to identify circuits. Wiring diagrams are provided on pages
9-10 to help you to trace circuits when needed.
BILGE PUMPS / FLOAT SWITCHES
Your 230 SF is equipped with two 1500 GPH bilge pumps. Each pump is connected to a float
switch which automatically triggers the pump when water comes to rest in the bilge. The float
switches are connected to the battery management panel through the hull harness and receive
power from the fuses along the top of the panel. These fuses are constantly energized and
ensure the safety of your boat even when the battery switches are in the “off” position. The
pumps can be manually engaged using the switch pod located on the console.
The bilge pumps are located behind the aft rigging compartment and can accessed through
the inspection plates in the motorwell, forward of the engines. The wiring for these pumps is
secured to the inboard side of the centerline stringer which is visible from the inspection port.
Inspect the operation of your bilge pumps and their connections at least annually. To do so,
activate the pump by momentarily lifting the arm on the float switch, then check the operation
using the switch pod. When testing, do not allow the pumps to run dry for more than two to
three seconds. Extended dry operation can result in damage to your pump. Keeping your bilge
areas clean can also help extend the life of your pump.
FRESHWATER SYSTEM
The freshwater pump and wiring are located in the console rigging space. The freshwater
pump is connected to the 8 gallon freshwater tank also located in the console. The tank is filled
through a fitting located on the port vertical wall of the console. Similar to residential well
pumps, the freshwater pump pressurizes the system to 45 psi. then shuts down until the pres-
sure drops below that level. Most owners leave the pump “on” throughout the day, and use the
system when necessary. On the 230 SF, the freshwater pump feeds the Hosecoil™, (see operat-
ing instructions on page 6), through the y-valve located on the starboard side of the leanbar. To
view the layout of the freshwater system see the drawing on page 12.