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O U R N A M E N T
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EACOCKS
Ball valve seacocks are installed on the thru hulls for the livewell, washdown, and some head
features. It is necessary for the seacocks to be in the open position for operation. The open
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 remote arms installed, the open
position can be obtained by pulling up on the remote arm attached to the seacock handles. Pushing
down on the remote arm closes the seacock.
W
ASHDOWN
O
PERATION
To operate the washdown, open the seacock with the washdown I.D. tag located on the
starboard side of the aft bilge. Depress the washdown switch on the accessory switch panel. This
system will now be pressurized at the washdown outlet. A hose with a spray nozzle attached may
be used intermittently without turning the switch off in the same fashion as a home garden 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 mounted in the
aft rigging compartment beneath the aft rigging lid.
See
“Livewell/Washdown Layout” on page 8–21
for a system diagram.
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.
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