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This switch provides power to the vacuum pump integrated within the head system. Without
engaging this switch, the head will not operate. It also activates the tank manager level
monitor panel in the head area. See
“VacuFlush® Head System” on page 8–13
information about the head system.
Livewell - Raw Water
To operate the livewell, open the seacock located in the aft bilge using the remote arm labeled
livewell. 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
until it reaches the top overflow drain on the plenum at which point it will drain overboard.
See
“Livewell/Washdown System Layout” on page 25
for a layout diagram.
Raw Water Washdown Operation
To operate the washdown, open the seacock with the washdown I.D. tag located in the
forward bilge beneath the sole floor rigging lid. Depress the washdown switch on the
accessory switch panel. This system will now be pressurized at the “raw water” washdown
outlets, located port side at the aft and the bow. A hose with a spray nozzle attached may be
used intermittently without turning the switch off in the same fashion as a home yard hose
with a nozzle. The washdown pump has an internal pressurization switch that will maintain
water pressure as needed until the switch is turned off at the switch panel. The pump is located
in the forward starboard rigging compartment and may be accessed via the access panel in the
aft storage area under the helm. See
“Livewell/Washdown System” on page 8–26
for a system
diagram.
Battery Select Switch
The Express 305 is equipped with four batteries and two battery select switches. The batteries
are grouped into two banks, each bank consisting of two batteries wired in parallel. One
battery select switch is designated for each engine, and the accessories operate from the same
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.
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