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Raw Water System
To drain the livewell, turn o the livewell pump
and open the drain valve. When the livewell has
completely drained, use the washdown hose to
ush the livewell and drain of debris.
The livewell seacock valve should be closed when-
ever the livewell is not in use. This will prevent
water from entering the livewell while the boat
is cruising.
Notice:
Do not use the livewell as a dry storage
area when it is not in use. Seawater could
accidently be delivered to the livewell from
thethru-hullttinganddamageequipment
stored there.
A RUPTURED RAW WATER INTAKE OR PRESSURE LINE
COULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO TAKE ON WATER AND SINK.
ALWAYS TURN THE RAW WATER SYSTEMS OFF AND
CLOSE THE THRU-VALVES WHEN LEAVING THE BOAT
UNATTENDED.
8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to
help maintain your raw water system:
• Check hoses, particularly the seawater supply
lines, for signs of deterioration. Tighten ttings
or replace deteriorated hoses and components
as necessary.
• Periodically remove and clean the water
strainer located near the intake side of the
washdown pump. To clean the strainer, make
sure the Raw Water Pump switch is o and
close the valve at the thru-hull tting. Rotate
the strainer bowl counterclockwise to release
it. Remove and clean the screen with fresh
water. Lubricate the O-ring lightly with silicon
or Teon grease and reinstall the strainer bowl.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a pro-
tective oil periodically.
• Fishboxes and livewells should be drained and
cleaned after each use.
• Operate all seacock valves at least once a
month to keep them operating properly.
Typical Raw Water Pressure Pump & Sea Strainer
Typical Raw Water Pump Strainer Removed for Cleaning
SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE, TURN THE PUMP OFF
IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE THE THRU-HULL VALVE
WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A SEAWATER PUMP.
THE BATTERIES MUST BE PROPERLY CHARGED.
OPERATING ANY PUMPS FROM A BATTERY WITH A LOW
CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.
THE RAW WATER SYSTEM MUST BE PROPERLY WINTERIZED
PRIOR TO WINTER LAY-UP. SEE SECTION ON WINTERIZING.
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