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pump motor r uns but no w ater is discharged, it
may be clogged. K eep the area around the
switch and the pump free of debris. If there is
no visible debris clogging the pump or blocking
the float switch and w ater is still not being
removed, inspect the discharge hose for kinks
or obstr uction.
If oil is spilled in the bilge, do not r un the pump.
Keep the oil from spreading in the bilge and
properly dispose of the oil on shore.
The bilge pumps on some models ma y not have
automatic float switches. Y ou must check the
water level in the bilge and operate the pump
manually. Check with your dealer if you ha ve any
questions.
SEACOCKS
Your boat is equipped with seacocks to shut off
openings below the w ater line in emergencies or
when removing various components for repair .
Close seacocks when your boat will be unat-
tended for extended periods of time. Open and
close seacocks once a month to pre vent diffi-
cult operation.
A sea strainer installed on the intak e side of
the water cooling system protects the system
from clogging and pro vides and easy w ay to
remove occasional debris (Figure 4.2) . Periodic
inspection and remo val of debris is essential
for effective operation, but the frequency will
vary depending on the amount of use and local
conditions.
RAW WATER SYSTEM
RAW WATER PUMP
The raw water pump supplies sea w ater to the
livewell or ra w water washdown in the cockpit
(F igure 4.3) . The ra w water pump switch is
located at the helm. The pump location will var y
by model. If your boat is equipped with a ra w
water washdown and a live well, a Y–valve on the
aft transom w all controls the flow of w ater to
the raw water washdown or the live well. On a
few models, the Y–valve will be at the helm.
LIVEWELL
The livewell circulates and aerates ra w water to
keep your bait alive until your fishing trip is o ver.
Turn the ra w water pump on to fill the live well.
Once the water reaches the top of the stand pipe,
it will flow out of the pipe and drain o verboard.
The water level will be maintained at the height of
the stand pipe. Running the pump continuously
may drain your boat’ s battery. Occasional use of
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FIGURE 4.2 SEA COCK AND SEA STRAINER
Y-VALVE
THROUGH HULL
FITTING
COCKPIT HOSE
CONNECTION
LIVEWELL
PUMP AND
FILTER
SEA
COCK
FIGURE 4.3 TYPICAL RA W WATER SYSTEM
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