World Cat 2006 270EC - Livewell System; Seacocks

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SEACOCKS
Ball valves (seacocks) are installed on the water intake for the livewell and raw water system. The sea-
cock must be in the open position for these systems to work. When open, the handle will be parallel to the
valve. In the closed position the handle is perpendicular to the valve (see picture below). World Cat recom-
mends that the seacocks remain in the closed position when not in use, or when the boat is left unattended
to prevent the vessel from taking on water due to a plumbing failure.
OPEN CLOSED
LIVEWELL SYSTEM
The 270 EC has a 31 gallon livewell standard. It is equipped with a dual purpose livewell pump
located in the port bilge compartment, The pump can be reached through the inspection port in the motor-
well. The wiring is secured to the pump using a tie-strap, and must be disconnected prior to removing the
pump.
The livewell pump draws water through the strainer mounted on the inboard side of the port sponson.
A seacock is installed between the pickup and the pump to allow you to seal the system between use, or in
the event of a plumbing failure.
To operate the livewell, first verify that the seacock is open and install the livewell standpipe. When
you have completed these steps, engage the livewell pump using the console switch pod. The livewell light
is also controlled by the switch. Water will fill the tank until it is level with the standpipe, which will evac-
uate water through a hullside drain. To clear bait residue from the tank during operation, unscrew the
standpipe halfway. Two holes cut into the threads of the pipe will allow waste to be removed overboard
without draining the tank. When you have finished using the livewell, remove the standpipe to allow the
water to drain overboard. A drain plug is provided with your boat, so that you can convert the livewell into
a cooler when not in use.
NOTICE
While underway, leaving your livewell seacock open could result in inadvertently filling your
livewell. To prevent this, close the seacock when the pump is not in operation.
NOTICE
Operating the engines in reverse can cause excessive ventilation near the livewell intake, causing
the pump to airlock. To prevent this, turn the pumps “OFF” prior to any continuous or high
speed reverse operation. If your pump does become air locked, turning the pump “OFF” for 15 to
30 seconds will correct the problem.