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Warning: Waste in the holding tank can form methane, an explosive gas. Use suitable
precautions when any maintenance is done to the sanitary system.
Sea Water System
Baitwell Pump
The baitwell switch at the helm controls the baitwell pump (800 gph), which is mounted on a seacock in
the bilge area. The baitwell pump and seacock are accessible through the bilge. Raw water for the
baitwell tub comes through the seacock, to the baitwell pump and then to the baitwell tub.
Before turning the pump on from the helm, check to be sure that the seacock is open. The seacock is
wide open when the yellow seacock lever is vertical. When the yellow seacock lever is horizontal, the
seacock is closed. The seacock should remain closed when the baitwell pump is not in use.
To operate the baitwell pump, locate the baitwell switch on the console and press the switch to the
forward position to turn on the pump. When the baitwell pump is operating, go to the baitwell tub and
visually check to see if water is pumping into the tub through the aerator fitting. This will ensure that the
baitwell pump is working properly.
The 45-gallon capacity baitwell tub is located
below the transom seat. It comes equipped with
an aerator head, 2 overflow drains that allow
circulation to keep bait alive, a plug for the drain
and a baitwell light.
To turn the baitwell pump off, press the baitwell switch to the aft position. You should always turn the
baitwell switch off at the helm if the pump is not going to be used soon.
If you find it necessary to run the baitwell pump while you are underway, you may be forcing more water
than necessary up through the seacock. In this instance, adjust the seacock lever to a 45
o
angle so that
the seacock is only halfway open. The seacock lever may require additional adjustments to find a setting
that works best for you. Even when the baitwell pump is turned off, if the seacock is open, the baitwell
tub will continue to fill with water while you are underway.
Baitwell Pump
is located in aft
bilge area.
Baitwell Pump,
shown the with
Seacock open.
The hose on the
lower port feeds
raw water to the
washdown pump.
