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Washdown Pump and Raw Water Washdown
The washdown pump is
mounted on the starboard aft stringer and is equipped with a pressure switch. This
pump shares the same seacock with the baitwell pump and is accessible via the bilge hatch.
Note: Before operating the washdown pump, make sure that the seacock at the baitwell
pump is in the open position before turning on the pump. The seacock is wide open when
the seacock lever is in the vertical position. When the seacock lever is in the horizontal
position, the seacock is closed. The seacock should remain closed when the baitwell or
washdown pumps are not in use.
The washdown fitting is mounted in the port aft corner of the cockpit. Just attach a garden hose to the
fitting and the washdown system is ready for use. To turn on the washdown pump, locate the washdown
switch on the instrument panel and press the switch to the forward position. If you do not feel pressure
after pressing the washdown pump switch, the seacock may not be open. Verify that the seacock is open
and depress the switch again. When not in use, the washdown switch should be left in the off (down or
aft) position. The round filter attached to the side of the washdown pump should be removed and cleaned
often with running water.
Bilge Pumps
The boat is equipped with three (3) bilge pumps that are installed as standard equipment. Since there are
3 bilge pumps, there are 3 bilge pump switches to choose from on the switch panel. The locations of the 3
bilge pumps and the labeling of the bilge pump switches are as follows:
Bilge 1 - This 1100 gph bilge pump is located in the aft bilge. If your vessel is equipped
with an optional generator, this pump will be located just forward of the generator.
Bilge 2 - This 1500 gph bilge pump is your high water bilge pump. This pump is located
just aft of the 1100 gph bilge pump.
Fwd Bilge - This 1100 gph bilge pump can be accessed via the panel under the mattress
in the mid berth.
There are 2 steps in properly checking the bilge pumps. First, turn on one of the bilge pumps at the
instrument panel by pressing the applicable bilge pump switch to the on or forward position. This action
should illuminate the light on the switch. To check and see if the bilge pump is operating, open the hatch
over the applicable bilge pump and listen to hear the bilge pump running.
Second, turn the bilge pump off at the instrument panel and check the bilge pump float switch. Each pump
is equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted next to or in close proximity to the
bilge pump. As long as your boat is equipped with an operable battery, each pump will operate
independently when water is present in the area. Each float switch is equipped with two plastic knobs
located on either side of the switch. Turn either one of the knobs to raise the float to engage the bilge
pump. If the pump comes on, the automatic float is operating properly. It is recommended that you check
the operation of each automatic float switch monthly.
Bilge Pump 2 is a high water bilge pump. The float switch for this pump is located aft of the port battery
trays. The high water alarm panel is installed on the console.
Raw water
washdown fitting
Raw water
washdown pump
