fitting. The small lever on the washdown fitting needs to be in the open position, as shown in the photo
below, to allow water to flow through the fitting.
Lever on the
washdown
fitting is closed
Note: When the washdown system is in use, water will still be entering the baitwell tub.
Optional Leaning Post Baitwell – One of the optional helm seats includes a 25-gallon baitwell tub that is
plumbed to the existing baitwell pump. When this option is selected, the standard baitwell tub is not
connected to the baitwell pump and the standard tub becomes a storage compartment, cooler, etc.
Bilge Pump
The boat is equipped with an 1100 gph bilge pump. This
pump is installed as far aft as possible in the bilge.
There are 2 steps in properly checking the bilge pump. First,
turn the bilge pump on at the instrument panel by pressing
the bilge pump switch to the on or forward position. When
the bilge pump switch is in the on position, the switch light
should be illuminated. To check and see if the bilge pump is
operating, open the bilge hatch over the bilge pump and listen
to hear the bilge pump running.
Float Switch
Lever on the
washdown
fitting is open
Bilge Pump
Second, turn the bilge pump off at the instrument panel and check the bilge pump float switch. The bilge
pump is equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted in close proximity to the
pump. As long as your boat is equipped with an operable battery, the pump will operate automatically
when water is present in the area. The float switch is equipped with two plastic knobs located on either
side of the switch. Turn either one of the knobs to raise the float to engage the bilge pump. If the pump
comes on, the automatic float is operating properly. It is recommended that you check the operation of
each automatic float switch monthly.
If for some reason the indicator light on your bilge pump switch comes on, check your bilge for water. It is
not uncommon for rain water or water from washing your boat to accumulate in the bilge. Standing water
will activate the automatic float that is connected to the bilge pump. If you notice your pump running
frequently during your day on the water, you should check the thru hull fittings, hose connections, etc. for
any possible leaks.
Keep the bilge area clean and free from debris that could clog ports or inhibit float movement. Also, keep
the battery (starboard) that provides power to the bilge pump charged. If the battery is not charged and
flooding occurs, the boat could swamp causing damage and possible loss of life or property.
Fish Boxes with Macerator Pump
Your boat is equipped with 2 forward and 2 aft fish boxes with a total capacity of 102 gallons. The 2 fish
boxes on the forward casting deck (casting deck storage boxes) have a combined capacity of 70 gallons
and are gravity drained via 2 thru hulls (one on each side of the hull). The port and starboard fish boxes
in the aft cockpit area have a combined capacity of 32 gallons and they are both plumbed to a fish box
pump that is installed in the aft bilge.
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