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ﬁed by a black plastic cover that rotates to the open and closed
positions. The connector has an automatic valve that is always
closed until the washdown hose is connected.

The hose requires a special ﬁtting that snaps into the connector
and activates the automatic valve. The cover on the connector
should always be in the closed position to keep the connector
clean when the washdown hose is not attached. Contact your
Albemarle dealer for information on replacement ﬁttings and
hoses.

ALWAYS TURN THE RAW WATER PUMP SWITCH TO
THE “OFF” POSITION WHEN LEAVING THE BOAT
UNATTENDED.

6.3 Livewell

Sea water is provided to the livewell pump by a thru-hull ﬁtting.
This pump is designed to carry a constant ﬂow of water to the
livewell.  There is a sea strainer on the intake side of the pump
located in the aft bilge compartment.  This should be checked
frequently and cleaned as necessary.  The pump is activated
by the Livewell breaker in the DC panel and a switch in the
cockpit switch panel.

An overﬂow tube in the drain ﬁtting automatically controls
the water level in the livewell. Always turn the pump off at the
breaker panel when the livewell is not in use.

To  ﬁll  the  livewell,  insert  the  overﬂow  tube  into  the  drain
ﬁtting at the bottom of the livewell.  Make sure the valve at
the intake thru-hull ﬁtting is open and activate the Livewell
breaker.  When the water level reaches the overﬂow, it will
begin to circulate.

To drain the livewell, turn off the livewell pump and pull out the
overﬂow tube in the drain ﬁtting at the bottom of the livewell.
When the livewell has completely drained, use the washdown
hose to ﬂush the livewell and drain of debris.

Note: Do not use the livewell as a dry storage area when

it is not in use. Sea water could accidently be
delivered to the livewell from the thru-hull ﬁtting
and damage equipment stored there.

6.4 Air Conditioning and

Optional Freezer

The air conditioners and bait freezer are sea water cooled.
240-volt centrifugal raw water pumps supply sea water that
cools the condensing units as it circulates through the system
and is discharged overboard. The pump for the ﬂybridge air

conditioner and freezer is located below the water line in the
engine compartment and activated whenever 240-volt current
is available and the air conditioning or freezer system is operat-
ing. The pump for the salon and lower berth air conditioners
in located in the forward bilge compartment.

Sea water is supplied to each pump from a thru-hull ﬁtting
located in the hull near the pump.  A sea strainer between the
pump and thru-hull ﬁtting protects the system from contami-
nants  that could damage the pump or the system.  Make sure
the pumps receive adequate sea water by periodically cleaning
the sea strainer baskets.  The procedure for cleaning strainer
is  outlined  in  the  maintenance  section  of  this  chapter.   You
also  should  refer  to  the  manufacturer  owner’s  manuals  for
more information on the operation and maintenance of the air
conditioners and freezer .

Livewell

Air Conditioning Pump and Strainer