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Section 5
Plumbing System
C238
Washdown Hose Connector (Typical)
Priming the System
Open the ball valve and hose connector, and
activate the pressure pump. Run the pump
until all air is purged from the system. Close
the thru-hull ball valve before the boat is
hauled from the water to eliminate an air
lock in the system. It may be necessary to
re-prime the raw water system if the system
is not used for an extended period.
5.3 Livewell
Seawater is provided to the livewell by a 12-
volt circulating pump. This pump is designed
to carry a constant flow of water to the
livewell. The pump is activated by the
livewell switch on the helm. An overflow built
into the livewell automatically controls
livewell water level. Always turn livewell
pump off at the switch panel when not in
use.
To fill the livewell, insert the plug into the
drain fitting at the bottom of the livewell.
Make sure the ball valve at the intake
thruhull fitting is open and turn on livewell
pump. When water level reaches the over-
flow, it will begin to circulate.
To drain, turn off pump and remove plug.
When the livewell has drained, use the
washdown hose to flush livewell and drain
debris.
Close the livewell thru-hull ball valve when-
ever livewell is not in use to 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. Check it frequently
and clean as necessary.
Do not use livewell for stowage. Seawater
can enter livewell when it is not in use and
damage stowed equipment.
5.4 Drainage
General
Some drain thru-hull fittings are equipped
with ball valves that are always open under
normal operating conditions. In the event of
an emergency, close the valves to prevent
sea water from entering the boat through the
drainage system. Check and operate the
drain valves at least once a month to make
sure they are in good condition and operat-
ing properly. Also, check the drain system to
ensure it is free flowing and hoses on the
thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.
Review and become familiar with the drain-
age schematic and location of the thru-hull
drain valves.
A situation requiring one or more drain
valves to be closed can be dangerous to
boat and all onboard. If this occurs, distrib-
ute PFD’s and take all necessary safety pre-
cautions, including notifying the Coast
Guard or local agency, until the problem is
determined and corrected.
Bilge Drainage
The bilge pump is located in the aft bilge.
The bilge pump pumps water out of thru-
hulls located above the waterline in the hull.
See Electrical Systems for additional infor-
mation on bilge pump operation.
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