Quicksilver 555PH — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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3. Livewell / Raw Water Washdown (oponal)
An oponal livewell and raw water washdown system is available for this boat. If installed, a 13 liter
livewell is located on the port a side of the cockpit, while the raw water washdown is located under
the starboard deck trail step. The livewell is used to keep baiish alive by circulang seawater through
the tank.
Livewell Operaon
Before operang the system, make sure that the livewell / raw water pickup valve is in the open
posion. The livewell / raw water pickup valve can be accessed through the motorwell access plate.
To ll the livewell, press the switch marked “LIVEWELL” on the sh pack switch panel located under
the port gunnel cap. Inside the livewell, there is an aerator spray head that allows you to control the
ow of water. To increase the ow of water, turn the spray head counterclockwise, while turning the
spray head clockwise decreases the ow. Located in the center of the livewell, there is a drain tube
which allows excess water to ow overboard, and fresh seawater to connually circulate. To drain the
livewell, simply unscrew the drain tube.
Check the funcon of all bilge pumps at regular intervals.
Clear pump inlet from debris.
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage
control.
Livewell—Raw Water Washdown
Livewell/ raw water pickup valve
Livewell pump
Livewell tub
Livewell drain tube
Livewell drain thru hull
Raw water pump
In-line water lter
Raw water sprayer hose
Vented loop
Aerator
Livewell / raw water panel