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Section 5 Plumbing System

C230

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.

Washdown Hose Connector (Typical)

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