Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: The Raw Water Wash Down System is an available option . The hose fittings are side-by-side and clearly marked . A
complete explanation of the raw water wash down is provided at the end of this section .
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A shore water fitting enables the fresh water system to draw water from a land water source while the yacht is docked . Shore water is
not drawn from the onboard tank .
NOTE: Connecting to shore water bypasses the onboard fresh water tank and pressure water pump; water does not fill into
the tank . The deck plate labeled WATER is the only way to fill the fresh water tank .
Switch OFF the Pressure Water Pump circuit breaker, located on the AC Distribution Panel (Salon) when connecting
to shore water .
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DO NOT LEAVE THE YACHT UNATTENDED WHILE CONNECTED TO SHORE WATER. WATER MAY DEVELOP ONbOARD IF
A WATER LINE LEAKS.
CONNECTING TO SHORE WATER:
Locate the shore water fitting labeled SHORE WATER, 1 . located on the boarding platform’s PORT transom, between the shore
power cables .
Attach one end of a water hose to the shore water fitting . 2 .
Attach opposite end of the hose to the dock side water tap . 3 .
Close all sink and shower faucets . 4 .
Provide power to the circuit breakers on the DC Bus Distribution Panel . 5 .
Turn ON the FORWARD SUMP PUMP, AMIDSHIPS SUMP PUMP, AFT SUMP PUMP, and 6 . CREW qUARTERS circuit
breakers .
Turn the dock side water tap ON .
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The optional bow and transom sea water washdowns is designed to use seawater to washdown and clean the yacht .
USING THE SEA WATER WASHDOWNS:
Locate the bow and transom-mounted hose fittings . 1 .
Attach one end of an appropriately sized garden hose to the hose fitting selected . 2 .
Attach the spray nozzle to the other end of the hose . The best type of nozzle to use is the “pistol grip” type that can be oper- 3 .
ated by squeezing your hand .
Make sure the sea water washdown seacock is closed . Remove and clean the sea water washdown system’s seawater
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strainer . The strainer prevents debris in the seawater from entering the washdown pump . The strainer is located in the STDB
aft bilge area . Refer to Section 9: Engine Room for the exact location of the strainer .
Reinstall the seawater strainer . If the strainer leaks when the sea water washdown seacock is opened, close the seacock, then 5 .
USING THE FRESH WATER WASHDOWNS:
Locate the bow and transom mounted hose fittings . The bow mounted fitting is located on the fore deck in the fore peak locker . 1 .
Two transom mounted fitting are located in the cockpit, one in each locker, located in the PORT and STBD weatherboards .
Attach one end of an appropriately sized nylon water hose to the fitting of choice .
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Attach a nozzle to the other end of the hose . 3 .
Open the faucet at the base of the hose fitting to supply water to the hose . 4 .
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