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Maverick Boat Group
3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946
(772)-465-0631
• Hewes.com
The bilge is designed to drain any water entering the inside of the hull. Livewell and
cockpit drains are closed systems that flush water out the drain scuppers in the stern. All
hoses are sealed and double clamped during construction. Continuous or periodic
running of the automatic bilge pump may be an indication of a hose leak or break in a
seal and should be investigated by your local Hewes dealer immediately.
Livewell System
The new and improved livewell system on the 21 Redfisher keeps bait alive longer than
any other system on the market. It has a dual inflow system and a unique drain system
that prevents dead zones and quickly expels any harmful chemicals (such as ammonia)
from the water. The livewell system takes water through our exclusive Sea Chest system.
With this system, water enters the Sea Chest through a grate located at the bottom of the
boat.
The 21 Redfisher comes standard with a
44-gallon livewell located in the aft center
of the boat.
The boat is shipped with the shut-off
valve turned to the “off” position (at a 90-
degree angle). To start using your
livewell, turn the shut-off valve
counterclockwise so that it is in line with
the pipe to open the system to water flow.
This shut-off valve is also in place in case
of the unlikely event of a leak while out on the water.
Your Redfisher comes with two standpipes and a pacifier-style drain plug to control
water levels inside the livewell. The smaller standpipe is for use with crustaceans like
shrimp and crabs that prefer a lower water level. The taller standpipe is for baitfish, and
the drain plug is to hold water or seal the compartment. The standpipes should be
placed in the hole located in the starboard aft section of the livewell. Make sure that the
standpipe is firmly secured before covering the area with the plexiglass cover. Make sure
that the bigger holes in the plexiglass cover are at the bottom before it is secured. Secure
the cover by twisting the tabs located on both sides.
On rare occasions, the livewell will not pump water even though the switch is turned on,
the system is open and the livewell pump is running. If that occurs shift the throttle into
reverse and back the boat several feet to purge a possible air pocket in the system. If
Livewell
