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6/Raw Water & Freshwater Systems
6.1 General
If your boat is equipped with an optional freshwater system, the components will be a freshwater tank,
distribution lines, a pump, and a shower head assembly. The standard raw water system consists of a
high speed pick-up, located on the transom, a pump and one or more livewells and washdowns.
6.2 Livewell Operation
The livewell is filled by a low maintenance centrifugal pump installed in the bilge. The pump is
controlled by the livewell switch on the control panel. To operate properly, the valve inside the
livewell must be adjusted to provide an even flow in and out of the livewell. Too much and it will
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more than the drain can handle, too little and the water will not get the proper circulation. The
valve should be turned counterclockwise to open and clockwise to close. The livewell drains
through a hose connected to a thru hull fitting on the port side of the boat. To completely drain the
livewell, remove the bottom plug and allow the water to drain overboard.
6.3 High Pressure Washdown
The washdown system is comprised of a pump mounted on the hull inside the starboard side
transom locker and a washdown fitting to attach a hose. The pump is controlled by the washdown
switch on the control panel. The diaphragm pump is fed through the same thru hull and high
speed pickup as the livewell pump. The washdown hose outlet is located forward under the
starboard gunwale board. With an attached hose, this system can be used to wash debris from
the boat. The washdown switch should be turned on immediately prior to use and turned off when
not in use. When activated, the pump’s pressure switch will automatically control the pump. It is
normal for the pump to cycle on and off in response to flow rates and water demand.
Always turn off the high pressure washdown pump switch when leaving the boat
unattended.
6.4 Freshwater System
The freshwater system is comprised of a pump mounted on the hull inside the starboard side
transom locker and a shower head assembly. The pump is controlled by the freshwater switch on
the control panel. The diaphragm pump is fed by a freshwater tank located in the transom bilge
area. The shower head assembly is located on the starboard side of the transom area. The
freshwater switch should be turned on immediately prior to use and turned off when not in use.
When activated, the pump’s pressure switch will automatically control the pump. It is normal for
the pump to cycle on and off in response to flow rates and water demand.
Always turn off the freshwater pump switch when leaving the boat unattended.
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