Seacocks; Livewell System - World Cat 2009 boat Owner's Manual

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SEACOCKS

Ball valves (seacocks) are installed on the water intake for the livewell and raw water systems. The
seacocks must be in the open position for these systems to work. When open, the handle will be parallel to
the valve. In the closed position the handle is perpendicular to the valve (see picture below). World Cat rec-
ommends that the seacocks remain in the closed position when not in use, or when the boat is left unat-
tended to prevent the vessel from taking on water due to a plumbing failure.

LIVEWELL SYSTEM

The 320 EC has a 45 gallon livewell standard. which is equipped with a dual purpose 1100 GPH
livewell pump. The pump is located in the aft bilge compartment and can be reached through the inspec-
tion port in port motorwell. The wiring is secured along the aft main bulkhead and must be disconnected
prior to removing the pump. The livewell pump draws water through the strainer mounted on the inboard
side of the port sponson. A seacock is installed between the pickup and the pump to allow you to seal the
system between use, or in the event of a plumbing failure.
To operate the livewell, first verify that the seacock is open. Then install the livewell standpipe. When
you have completed these steps, engage the livewell pump using the switch on the port instrument panel.
Water will fill the tank until it is level with the standpipe, which evacuates water through the hullside. To
clear bait residue from the tank during operation, unscrew the standpipe halfway. Two holes cut into the
threads of the pipe will allow waste to be removed overboard without draining the tank. When you have
finished using the livewell, remove the standpipe to allow the water to drain overboard. Drain plugs are
provided with your boat, so that you can the livewell into a cooler when not in use. The livewell light is
controlled by the cockpit light switch. If you have chosen the second livewell option, the starboard bait
prep sink is be replaced with a second livewell which works identical to the port system.
While underway, leaving your livewell seacock open could result in inadvertently filling your
livewell. To prevent this, close the seacock when the pump is not in operation.
Operating the engines in reverse can cause ventilation near the livewell intake, causing the pump
to airlock. To prevent this, turn the pumps "OFF" prior to any continuous or high speed reverse
operation. If your pump becomes air locked, turning the pump "OFF" for 15 to 30 seconds will
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