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left. The valve must be opened when using the pump or damage to the pump may occur. The
faucet may be lowered or raised by grasping it at it's base and positioning.
24:05 ACCUMULATOR TANK: On systems with pressurized water, an accumulator tank is now
mounted in line just after the pressure water pump. This tank reduces water system
pulsation and prevents rapid on­off pump cycling. It also acts to cushion sudden surges
of water pressure which assures a smooth flow to all fixtures.
24:06 WINTERIZING: Refer to Section 30:00
24:07 OPTIONAL WATER SYSTEMS: Optional systems include pressurized water, hot water,
showers and extra water tanks. A selector valve determines which tank is drawn from, when
two tanks are used.
Standard and optional plumbing diagrams for the fresh water systems are located in the
back of the Owners Manual.
25:00 DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND SEACOCKS
Seacocks have proven their dependability as a reliable means of controlled access through
the hull for the disposal and intake of liquids. They are the single most important
mechanical device responsible for the watertight integrity of the hull.
The seacock valve is open when the handle is perpendicular to the hull and closed when the
handle is turned one quarter turn to be parallel to the hull. (Refer to I­07 and I­10)
25:01 SEACOCKS: All seacocks should be checked each time the boat is used. Close all
seacocks before leaving the boat, with the exception of cockpit drain seacocks.
To prevent corrosion from forming, and to insure that they are operating correctly,
cockpit drain seacocks should be exercised frequently.
Closing seacocks while the boat is in the water will trap water inside the seacock which
has the potential to freeze and damage the system. Be sure all seacocks are properly
drained before winter storage.
Each year when the boat is hauled, each seacock should be disassembled, cleaned and
lubricated with quality water pump grease. Disassemble the seacock by removing the lock
nut and then the retaining nut which secures an end plate. The tapered cylinder can then
be removed from the opposite end of the housing.
Clean off the remaining old grease inside the housing and the tapered shaft. Replace old
grease with a generous application of new grease and reassemble. Tighten end plate snug
enough to prevent any leaking and loose enough to allow comfortably, yet snug, operation.
Inspect the bonding wire connection on each seacock for corrosion and tightness. Leave
cockpit drain seacocks open during winter storage to allow the cockpit to drain and close
all others after draining.
Be aware of the importance of opening the appropriate seacock for the system in use to
allow safe operation. This is especially true with the engine cooling system and head
disposal system. Sink drains are also protected by seacocks, which must be opened when
they are in use.
25:02 BILGE: The bilge should be checked each time you board or leave the boat.
Remove any water present with the bilge pump.
25:00 DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND SEACOCKS (Cont'd)
25:03 BILGE PUMP: A manual bilge pump is located under the cockpit seat. The pump
handle is inserted into the pump from the cockpit, allowing operation while navigating.
The diaphragm type pump removes water from the bilge, pumping it overboard at the
transom. A strainer at the end of the reinforced bilge hose protects the pump from