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Raw Water System
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.
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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