Raw Water System
Standard Raw Water Wash System
The 230BR is equipped with a raw water wash system. The system uses the starboard livewell pump to provide raw water to the provided washdown
hose. Please note though that using the system does not allow use of the aft livewell. To use the system, unscrew the livewell fill valve in the aft livewell
and thread the hose onto the inlet. The livewell pump is pressure regulated so that the pump can be left on, even when not using the wash down. If
trailering the boat or using the boat after an extended period of downtime, it will be necessary to prime the system. Before activating the aft livewell
pump, depress the nozzle on the washdown hose and than switch on the pump. When the system is free of air and a steady stream of water is coming
from the hose, the system is bled.
Optional High Pressure Washdown system
The 230BR can be equipped with an optional high pressure, raw water washdown system. The system is fed by a pump that is located in the aft end of
the port transom dry storage compartment. The pump is controlled by a switch and circuit breaker (See Electrical Schematics). Water is supplied to the
pump off of the accessory port on the port livewell pump(lower hose connection on the livewell pump). Using the raw water washdown does not
require the livewell pump to be on however the port seacock must be open. Failure to open the port seacock may result in pump failure/damage if the
pump is run dry for an extended period of time. The raw water pump features an in-line strainer for collecting any debris that could damage the pump.
The strainer should be checked before using the pump. The strainer features a clear cap for easy inspection. If any debris is found, remove the strainer
screen by untwisting the clear cap and clean the screen. The pump features a built in pressure regulator that will shut the pump off when pressure is
achieved in the system. The raw water washdown faucet is located on the port side side under the gunwale cap, adjacent to the port jump seat. If
trailering the boat or using the boat after an extended period of downtime, it will be necessary to prime the washdown pump. Before activating the
pump, open the washdown faucet and than switch on the pump. When the system is free of air, you can either close the faucet or shut off the pump. It is
important to check the washdown pump annually and periodically spray it with a corrosion inhibitor.
System Operation and Maintenance
When using any of the two/three raw water pumps, it is important to pay attention to the water you are operating the boat in. Operating the pumps in
shallow/muddy water or water with high amounts of floating debris such as grass or trash may result in ingestion and damage the pumps. Loss of
pressure in pumps may be the result of containments blocking the thru hulls, binding of the pumps impellor, clogged strainer basket and/or blockage in
lines. When operating in the contaminated water, check the supply of and quality of water to the livewells or washdown frequently. Any loss of
pressure or flow should be addressed immediately to prevent damage. If fishing and installed, use the aft livewell recirculating pump to circulate and
aerate the water so that you can continue to fish with fresh bait without worry of damaging the raw water pumps.
