Boston Whaler 270 VANTAGE, Manual

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3-9
270 Vantage
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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The seacock for the pump must be in the OPEN
position before using. The seacock can be accessed
through the cockpit deck hatch..
The raw water deck fitting is located on the port
side of the aft cockpit. A 3.5 GPM (13 LPM) pump
supplies seawater to the deck fitting. The fitting
allows for connection of a common garden hose.
There is a cap that is tethered to the fitting and should
be on the connection when it is not in use.
Operation
The raw water washdown pump is activated by the
“WASH DOWN” switch on the console switch panel
(See figure 2.18.1).
Raw Water Washdown (Option)
Maintenance
Maintenance of the raw water system will require you
to check the fittings and hoses for system integrity
to prevent leaks. The system should be run at least
every other month to keep the pumps impellers in
good condition. Clean the seacock intake(s), located
on the bottom aft of the hull on the port and starboard
sides, of any debris or build-up when the boat is in
drydock or trailered.
Raw Water System (Option)
Fig. 3.9.1
FWD
NOTICE
The seacock MUST be in the OPEN position.
Running the pump dry may cause damage to
the unit.
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RAW WATER PUMP
TO WASHDOWN DECK FITTING
RAW WATER SEACOCK
AFT STARBOARD COCKPIT
WASHDOWN DECK FITTING
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Livewell (Option)
Your boat may be equipped with an insulated, 19 Gal.
(71.9 L) livewell that is located under the aft cushion
of the port lounge. The livewell system’s primary
function is to keep bait fish alive by circulating
seawater into the livewell bucket. The seacock,
plumbing and raw water pump option that service
the system can be reached through the cockpit deck
hatch.
Operation
The livewell can be filled by using the switch marked
“LIVE WELL” on the console switch panel (See
figure 2.18.1).
Before filling the livewell, you must make certain the
hull seacock is in the open position. The hull seacock
can be accessed through the cockpit deck hatch.
A flow control valve (Figure 3.10.1) at the livewell
water inlet controls the flow of water into the
livewell. To increase the water flow, turn the valve
counterclockwise. To decrease flow, turn the valve
clockwise.
NOTICE
The seacock MUST be in the OPEN position.
Running the pump dry may cause damage to
the unit.
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