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PEARSON YACHTS
OWNER'S GUIDE AND PROTECTION PLAN
SECTION XI. A: STANDARD FRESH WATER SYSTEM
There are two (2) standard 19 gallon water tanks located port and
starboard under the main cabin berths. Total standard capacity 38
gallons.
In addition an optional 40 gallon water tank is offered which is
located forward under the V-berth.
As standard a foot pump is supplied at the galley sink and a hand
pump at the vanity sink.
With the optional hot and cold pressure system the vanity hand pump
is deleted. Access to the tank connections is through traps under the
berth cushions.
FILLING TANKS
Tank fills are located on deck (marked water) located as follows: A.
Port and starboard tanks outboard near main mast. B Optional forward
tank on fore deck.
A clear plastic inspection plate is located on the top of each tank,
making it possible to determine the amount of water in the tank and
to facilitate cleaning.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill tanks. Filling above the level of the tank
tops will subject the tanks to excessive hydrostatic pressure
resulting in possible damage to the tanks.
Your boat is supplied with deck mounted fresh water fills. The tanks
are fitted with inspection plates. Excessive pressure can be placed
on the tanks by leaving water in the fill pipes. Use caution when
filling the water tanks. Do not fill above the tank. Be sure to check
the water level at the inspection plate in order to preclude
overfilling.
Tank Selection: Each tank has its own selector valve located under
the galley sink (see diagram). Only one valve should be open at a
time. To open the valve, turn it counter-clockwise until it stops,
then close it about 1/4 turn.
Tank Usage: For extended cruising, you will probably want to fill all
of your water tanks. To help maintain proper trim, we suggest water
be drawn from the tanks in the following sequence. 1. Optional bow
tank. 2. Port tank. 3. Starboard tank.
Optional Foot Pump Operation: Open the foot pump selector valve
located under galley sink (see diagram). Depress foot pump pedal
located on face of galley counter under stove for galley sink.
(Diagram of Fresh Water System Follows)
Pearson 323 Owners Manual (1978 model year)
Page 23 of 38
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