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Sea Water System
Baitwell Pump
The baitwell switch at the helm controls the baitwell pump (1100 gph), which is mounted on a seacock under the
starboard access panel on the berth in the mid-cabin. 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 to the bottom of the hull. When the yellow seacock lever is horizontal to
the bottom of the hull, the seacock is closed. The seacock should remain closed when the baitwell pump is not in
use.
Baitwell pump, shown with seacock closed, is located below the mid-
berth. Please note that the baitwell pump is mounted on its side. The
seacock lever must be horizontal to the bottom of the hull to be in the
closed position. The hose on the lower port feeds raw water to the
washdown pump.
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, open the baitwell
lid 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 hose that goes from the baitwell pump to the baitwell tub
is routed behind the starboard aft wall of the mid berth.
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.
Baitwell Tub/Bait Station - 45 Gallon raw water baitwell station with:
Clear lid
Bar soap holder
Knife and pliers holder
Grab rail
Drink Holders
Fresh water station (Cold)
The 45 gallon capacity baitwell tub is located aft of the helm 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.
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-degree 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.
Note: Boats that are equipped with an optional generator and/or air conditioner will have
additional brass seacocks and a strainer installed in the aft (generator) and mid-ship (air
conditioner) bilges to filter seawater. These seacocks should be closed when the generator
and/or air conditioner are not in use.
