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Raw Water System
8.3 Baitwells
Seawater is provided to the baitwell by a 12 volt
circulation pump. This pump is designed to carry
a constant ow of water to the well. The pump
does not have a pressure sensor and is activated
by the Baitwell Pump switch. There is also a light
in each well that is activated by the Baitwell Light
switch.
An overow built into the drain system automati-
cally controls the water level in the well. Always
turn the pump o when the wells are not in use.
To ll the baitwell, insert the plug into the drain
tting at the bottom of the well. Make sure the
ball valve for the pump and the supply valve in
the well are open. Then activate the pump. When
the water level reaches the overow, it will begin
to circulate.
The raw water intake is for the pump is equipped
with a high speed pickup that will supply water
to the baitwell if the supply pump should fail and
helps prime the system during normal operation.
To supply water to the well using the high speed
pickup, make sure the ball valve is open and run
the boat at a speed above 15 miles per hour.
Water will circulate through the well and out the
overow.
To drain the baitwell, turn o the pump and re-
move the plug in the drain tting. When the well
has completely drained, use the washdown hose
to ush the well and drain of debris. There is a
hook on the side of the well for the drain plug
when the well is not in use.
The ball valve at the pump should be closed when-
ever the well is not in use. This will prevent water
from entering the well while the boat is cruising.
Notice:
Do not use the baitwell as a dry storage
area when it is not in use. Seawater could
accidently be delivered to the well from
the thru-hull tting and damage equipment
stored there.
A RUPTURED RAW WATER INTAKE OR PRESSURE LINE
COULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO TAKE ON WATER. ALWAYS
TURN THE RAW WATER SYSTEMS OFF AND CLOSE THE
THRU-VALVES WHEN LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED.
Baitwell
Baitwell Pump & Seacock Valve
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