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RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General
A raw water manifold located in the systems com-
partment bilge supplies seawater to the raw water
pumps. The intake for the manifold is equipped
with a ball valve that turns the raw water main
supply to the manifold on or off. Other ball valves
at each connection on the manifold enable the
operator to turn the water supply on or off for
each individual pump in the system. Always make
sure all ball valves are open before attempting to
operate any component of the raw water system.
Priming the System
Make sure the ball valves are open and the Raw
Water switch in the helm switch panel is on. Run
the pressure pump by turning on the raw water
washdown hose until all of the air is purged from
the system and then turn the hose off. Turn the
Livewell pump switch to the ON position and run
the livewell pump until all of the air is purged from
the system and turn the pump off.
The intake for the raw water manifold is equipped
with a scoop and ball valve. If a pump runs but
will not prime make sure the valve is open. If
the pump still won’t prime, it may be air locked.
Make sure the valve is open and run the boat at
or above 15 M.P.H. The water pressure from the
scoop will force the trapped air through the pump
and allow it to prime. If this procedure doesn’t
work, contact your Everglades dealer.
Closing the thru-hull valves before the boat is
hauled from the water will help to eliminate air
locks in raw water systems. The valves should
also be closed whenever you leave the boat in the
water unattended.
Notice:
It may be necessary to reprime the raw wa-
ter system if it is not used for an extended
period and at the time of launching.
8.2 Raw Water System Operation
A high pressure pump, controlled by a pressure
sensor, is activated by the Raw Water switch lo-
cated in the helm switch panel. When activated,
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the pressure switch will automatically control the
pump that supplies the raw water hose connector.
As the pressure builds in the system, the pump
will shut off. When the system is in use and the
pressure drops, the pump will turn on. The water
pump is equipped with a strainer on the intake
side of the pump. The strainer should be checked
frequently and cleaned as necessary.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the Raw
Water switch should be placed in the OFF position.
Raw Water Manifold, Livewell Pump, Raw Water Supply
Pump Connections and Ball Valves
Raw Water Pressure Pump and Sea Strainer