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If the system does not seem to be pumping properly (water should shoot out approx. 10 feet via the thru
hull), check for leaks, loose clamps, etc. Remove the starboard wall panel in the mid berth cabin to access
the holding tank. Then, check the hose connection to be sure that there is no leak.
Refer to the manual in your owner's packet supplied by the manufacturer of the VacuFlush system for
specific operating instructions.
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 (1100 gph), which
is mounted on a seacock in the bilge area. The baitwell pump and seacock
are accessible through the bilge hatch. Raw water for the baitwell tub comes
through the seacock, to the baitwell pump and then to the baitwell tub.
The
hose on the lower port feeds raw water to the washdown pump.
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
as shown in the photo to the right. 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, open the baitwell
lid and visually check to see if water is pumping into the tub through the aerator fitting. 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.
The 35 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. The
bait station is also equipped with a clear lid, drink holder, bar soap holder,
knife and pliers holder, and a grab rail.
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 amidships (air
conditioner) bilges to filter seawater. These seacocks should be closed when the generator
and/or air conditioner are not in use.
