Fresh Water System
Fresh
Water
Supply
Fresh water is stored in a 12 gallon tank located under the port transom bench seat. Access to the tank and tank fittings is achieved through the bilge
access hatch located in the engine pod. The tank features a fill line, vent line and supply line. These fittings should be checked annually. It is critical that
only potable water be used in the tank. Failure to do so may require overhaul of the entire freshwater system.
Fresh
Water
Fill
and
Vent
The fresh water tank is filled from a fill deck plate marked “WATER”. It is located on the port swim platform, directly forward of the engine well. Before
filling the tank, verify the quality of the water and make sure area around the fill is free of containments that could enter the tank. While filling, verify
the tank is venting through the tank vent which is located in the splash well. An absence of air escaping from the vent may indicate a blockage or kink in
the vent line. This will result in the tank failing to fill all the way which will show in water flowing out of the fill well before coming out of the vent. It
will also diminish the performance of the fresh water system as a blocked vent will create a vacuum in the tank as water is used, thereby resulting in less
water to the pump, continuous cycling of the pump and loss of water pressure. This could ultimately result in damage to the pump. Check the vent line
periodically to ensure there are no kinks or blocks.
Washdown Pump
The fresh water system is fed by a pump that is located under the convenience center sink. The pump is controlled by a switch and circuit breaker (See
Electrical Schematics). Water is supplied to the pump from the tank outlet located on the bottom of the tank. The fresh water pump features an in‐line
strainer for collecting any debris that could damage the pump. The strainer should be checked periodically and 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 239DFS comes equipped with a fresh water faucet in the convenience center sink
and a fresh water shower located on the port swim platform. An optional freshwater shower head can be installed in the passenger console. If the
system has not been used for a period of time, it may be necessary to prime/bleed the system of any air. Before activating the pump, open the fresh
water washdown faucet and then 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
Maintainence
Only use potable fresh water in the system. Always verify there is sufficient quantity of water in the tank before activating either the washdown or
mister system. Insufficient water quantity will cause the pump to run dry and may lead to failure/damage. Before using the freshwater system for the
first time on the water, fill the tank and cycle all the water out to ensure the tank is clean and free of containmainents. Afterwards check strainer(s) for
debris and clean if necessary.
