World Cat 255DC 2022, Owner'S Manual

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6.10 Accessories
Electrical accessories include all lights, pumps, and gauges assembled into your World Cat. Certain
accessories are standard to each model, while others are optional equipment. Below is a list of accessories
and their function.
6.10.1 Navigational Lights
Per USCG guidelines, all powered vessels must have navigational and anchor lights. Your World Cat is
equipped with navigational lights at the bow and a anchor light on the hardtop . These lights must be used in
accordance with USCG regulations when anchored or underway.
6.10.2 Cockpit Lights
Cockpit lights are located at floor level to provide light while operating in low light conditions.
6.10.3 Cabin / Console Lights
Lights located in the cabin or in consoles have an integrated power switch and are tied directly into the fuse
block. Operate them with the switch located at the base of the light.
6.10.4 Bilge Pump / Float Switch
Your World Cat is equipped with two 1 5 00 GPH bilge pumps
located aft: one on the port side and one on the starboard
side. They can be accessed through the motorwell hatches.
Bilge pumps evacuate standing water in the bilge. They can be
operated manually, or automatically by the float switch. The
float switches are connected to the fuses at the batteries.
Inspect the operation of your bilge pumps and their
connections at least annually. To do so, activate the pump by
momentarily lifting the arm on the float switch, then check the
operation using the manual switch at the dash. When testing, do not allow the pumps to run dry for more
than two to three seconds. Extended dry operation can result in damage to your pump. Keeping your bilge
areas clean can also help extend the life of your pump.
6.10.5 Seacocks
The Ball Valve (seacock) is installed on the water intake for the raw water system. The seacock must be in
the open position for the system to work. When open, the handle will be parallel to the valve. In the closed
position the handle is perpendicular to the valve (see picture below). World Cat recommends that the
seacock remain in the closed position when not in use, or when
the boat is left unattended to prevent the vessel from taking on
water due to a plumbing failure.
6.10.6 Raw Water Pump
This pump supplies pressure to the raw water system. It contains a pressure switch
similar to a residential well pump. You can leave this appliance on at all times while
underway. The raw water pump and strainer are located behind the portside access
plate under the aft seat cushion. The strainer is connected to a high speed pickup
through the seacock located on the inboard side of the port sponson. The seacock
must be open for the system to work. World Cat recommends that the seacock
remain in the closed position when not in use, or when the boat is left unattended to
prevent the vessel from taking on water due to a plumbing failure.
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