World Class Catamarans 2004 270 TE, Owner'S Manual

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World Class Catamarans
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SEACOCKS
Ball valves (seacocks) are installed on the water intake for the livewell and raw water sys-
tems. The seacocks must be in the open position for these systems 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 seacocks 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.
OPEN CLOSED
LIVEWELL SYSTEM
The 270 TE has two 35 gallon livewells standard. Each is equipped with a dual purpose
1100 GPH livewell pump and adjustable flow regulator. The pumps are located in the aft bilge
compartment and can be reached through the inspection port in either motorwell. The wiring is
secured to the pump using a tie-strap, and must be disconnected prior to removing the pump.
The livewell pumps draw water through the strainers mounted on the inboard side of the
port and starboard sponson. A seacock is installed between the pickup and the pump to allow
you to seal the system between use, or in the event of a plumbing failure.
To operate either livewell, first verify that the respective seacock is open. Then install the
livewell standpipe and open the flow regulator. When you have completed these steps, engage
the livewell pump using the console switch pod. The livewell light is also controlled by the
switch. Water will fill the tank until it is level with the standpipe and overboard drain, which
evacuate water through the hullside. To clear bait residue from the tank during operation,
unscrew the standpipe halfway. Two holes cut into the threads of the pipe will allow waste to be
removed overboard without draining the tank. When you have finished using the livewell,
remove the standpipe to allow the water to drain overboard. Drain plugs are provided with your
boat, so that you can convert one or both livewells into a cooler when not in use.
NOTICE
While underway, leaving your livewell seacock open could result in inadvertently filling
your livewell. To prevent this, close the seacock when the pump is not in operation.
NOTICE
Operating the engines in reverse can cause excessive ventilation near the livewell
intake, causing the pump to airlock. To prevent this, turn the pumps “OFF” prior to
any continuous or high speed reverse operation. If your pump does become air locked,
turning the pump “OFF” for 15 to 30 seconds will correct the problem.