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.
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.
In the photo to the right, the baitwell pump is shown with the
seacock in the closed position. The hose on the lower port feeds
raw water to the washdown pump.
Seacock lever
is closed
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.
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.
In addition to the baitwell tub, the bait station includes a
sink, raw water washdown, grab rail and areas to hold a
bar of soap, knife and pliers
Baitwell tub
with clear lid
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.
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