Grady-White Boats Fisherman 216, Owner'S Manual

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8-8
Chapter 8: Fisherman 216
Livewell - Raw Water
The 216 has an optional livewell located under the starboard seat of the deluxe leanbar. To
operate the livewell, open the seacock in the aft bilge using the remote seacock arm located under
the aft starboard seat. The livewell pump is threaded directly into the seacock. Plug the drain in the
bottom of the livewell and place the livewell switch on the helm switch panel in the “on” position.
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 overflow drain
at the top of the plenum, and then drain overboard.
N OT I C E
If the livewell seacock is left open and the pump is not on, the boat’s 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.
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.
Ski Pylon
The ski pylon is retractable and stores in a recessed deck fitting when not in use. To deploy,
push and hold down the top of the ski pylon, then pull and hold the latch on the deck base to release
it. The ski pylon will pop up from the deck fitting. Pull the ski pylon all the way up until it locks into
place. To store, hold the top of the pylon, pull and hold the latch, then push the ski pylon down until
the top is flush with the deck base. Release the latch and the ski pylon will lock back into place.
Trim Tabs
Trim tabs are electrically and hydraulically operated. The trim tab system consists of a hydraulic
pump, a switch with an integrated indicator, and an auto-retract feature. The switch controls the
pump which lowers and raises the trim tabs. The indicator allows monitoring of the trim tab’s
position. The auto-retract feature causes the pump to raise the tabs every time the ignition switch is
turned off.
Trim tabs are used to regulate the attitude of the boat while moving. They are operated by a
two-rocker switch panel and will aid in trimming the boat fore and aft for a smoother ride. Trim tabs
can improve the ride of your boat by adjusting where the water is hitting the keel line. In a slight
chop, the waves may be hitting the keel of your boat around the helm area causing an uncomfortable
ride. By adjusting the trim tabs and lowering the bow, the waves will hit the keel at a more forward
point and soften the ride. Experimenting with trim tabs in various sea conditions will help you
determine the best positions for your boat under different load conditions.