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H E S A P E A K E
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• Head Switch
This switch must be in the “on” position in order to operate the Tank Level monitor panel.
This panel is located on the aft wall in the head.
• Refrigerator Switch
Refer to the manufacturer's Operating Manual in your “Owner’s Manual Packet” for
operation and maintenance instructions.
• TV/DVD Switch (Optional)
This switch provides power to the optional flat screen TV and DVD player.
• Blower Switch
A blower is included with the generator option. The blower provides ventilation to the
engine compartment and should run at least 4 minutes before starting the generator. Using
the blower does not take the place of checking the engine compartment by sight and smell
for gasoline vapors. The blower is located in the aft rigging compartment beside the
batteries.
Livewell - Raw Water
To operate the livewell, open the seacock labeled Livewell located in the port forward bilge.
The livewell pump is screwed directly into this seacock. The livewell switch at the helm
should be in the “on” position. Place the livewell standpipe in the drain located at the bottom
of the livewell. Screw it down until the black flange makes contact with the flange on the
drain fitting. Water will enter through a plenum along the side of the livewell and be
distributed through a series of holes arranged vertically along the plenum. The water will rise
to a depth even with the strainer on the standpipe and drain overboard. To evacuate debris and
bait waste from the bottom of the box while the livewell is in operation, unscrew the standpipe
approximately three turns to expose two 3/8” holes located in the threads of the standpipe
base. This will allow a small amount of water to escape through these holes and remove any
waste that has settled in the bottom of the livewell. See
“Livewell/Washdown Layout” on
page 27 for a layout diagram.
N O T I C E
If the livewell seacock is left open and the pump is not on, the boats forward motion through the
water will gradually fill the box. To prevent this inadvertent filling, close the seacock when the
livewell is not in use.
N O T I C E
Under certain conditions, placing the outboard engine(s) in reverse will ventilate the water under
the boat and create an air lock in the livewell pump. To prevent this situation from occurring, it is
recommended the livewell be turned off prior to any high RPM or continuous reverse operation.
If the livewell pump becomes air-locked, correct this situation by turning the pump off for 20
seconds.