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Chapter 8: Freedom 325
Seacocks
Ball valve seacocks are installed on the thru hulls for the livewell, washdown, air conditioner,
generator, and some head features. It is necessary for the seacocks to be in the “open” position for
operation. The position is identified by the orientation of the handle. If the handle is in line or
parallel to the body of the valve, the seacock is in the “open” position. If the handle is perpendicular
to the body of the valve, the seacock is in the “closed” position. For seacocks with arms installed,
the “open” position can be obtained by pulling up on the remote seacock arm attached to the
seacock handle. Pushing down on the remote seacock arm closes the seacock.
C A U T I O N
All seacocks should be in the “closed” position if not in use or if the boat is unattended to
prevent the taking on of water if a plumbing component fails.
Shore Power
The shore power feature allows the use of AC equipment on board the boat. This equipment
includes any permanently installed appliances such as a battery charger or water heater, or it may
be a household item plugged into a receptacle. The shore power is utilized by connecting the heavy-
duty cable supplied with the boat to an appropriate external power source. This cable provides
power to the boat’s AC inlet that is wired to the AC panel. The AC panel allows for distribution to the
various appliances and outlets.
Connecting The Shore Power
1. Verify that the external power source is a 3 wire grounded system with amperage and
voltage ratings compatible with the boat’s AC system ratings.
2. Be sure there is sufficient cable length to allow for normal movement between the boat
and the dock.
3. Turn all of the AC panel switches to the “off” position.
4. Turn the shore power breaker under the aft starboard gunwale to the “off” position.
5. Turn the breaker at the dock outlet to the “off” position.
6. Connect the shore power cable at the boat inlet first.
7. Connect the shore power cable at the dock outlet and turn the dock outlet breaker to the
“on” position.
8. Turn the shore power breaker under the aft starboard gunwale to the “on” position. Note:
Test circuit breaker monthly by pressing the test button and then resetting.
9. Turn the “AC Main” switch on the AC panel to the “on” position.