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Exterior Equipment
A centrifugal pump located in the stern bilge sup-
plies seawater to the baitwell. An adjustable inlet
valve controls water ow and a removable over-
ow tube controls the water level. The baitwell
should be drained and rinsed clean with fresh
water after each use. Refer to the Raw Water
System and Drainage System chapters for more
information on the operation of the baitwell.
Helm
The steering, engine controls, engine instruments
and switches for exterior equipment and naviga-
tion lights are located on the helm station. An area
for ush mounted electronics is located forward of
the steering and engine controls. The helm is also
equipped with cup holders, storage trays, grab
rails and a lockable storage compartment. There
is also MP3 and 12 volt accessory plugs in the
helm panel and/or in the storage compartment.
Access hatches in the head compartment provide
access to the back of the helm panel for servic-
ing helm equipment and installing electronics or
other accessories.
If your boat is equipped with the optional upper
control station, an electronics locker with a step/
platform will be installed on the top of the helm.
Refer to the 243 Center Console Upper Station
section in this chapter for additional information
on the electronics locker.
Helm & Console Footrest