Quicksilver 605 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation
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Bilge pump
Bilge pump hose
Thru hull
Typical Bilge Pump System
3. Livewell/Raw Water Washdown (optional)
An optional livewell and raw water washdown system is available for this boat. If installed, a 31 liter
livewell is located on the port aft side of the cockpit under the seat, while the raw water washdown is
located on the port forward step. The livewell is used to keep baitfish alive by circulating seawater
through the tank.
Livewell Operation
Before operating the system, make sure that the livewell / raw water pickup valve is in the open
position. The livewell / raw water pickup valve can be accessed through the motorwell access plate.
To fill the livewell, press the switch marked “LIVEWELL” on the fish pack switch panel located under
the port coaming cap. Inside the livewell, there is an aerator spray head that allows you to control the
flow of water. To increase the flow of water, turn the spray head counterclockwise, while turning the
spray head clockwise decreases the flow. Located in the center of the livewell, there is a drain tube
which allows excess water to flow overboard, and fresh seawater to continually circulate. To drain the
livewell, simply unscrew the drain tube.
Raw Water Washdown Operation
Before operating the system, make sure that the livewell / raw water pickup valve is in the open
position. To operate, press the switch marked “RAW WATER WASHDOWN” on the fish pack switch
panel located under the port coaming cap. This activates a 4.0 GPM pump that supplies water to the
washdown sprayer.
Maintenance
Maintenance of the livewell and raw water washdown system will require you to check the fittings
and hoses to make sure that there are no leaks. Check the in-line strainer attached to the pump and
clean if necessary. If the system does require maintenance, contact your local dealer.
If you are storing the boat during the winter, we recommend you winterize the system.
To Winterize the Livewell & Raw Water Washdown System:
1. Drain the water out of all of the hoses in the livewell & raw water washdown system.
2. Remove the sprayer from the raw water washdown hose and drain the water out of the hose.