Seawater Systems; Seawater Strainers; Seawater Washdown (Option) - Bayliner 3788 Owner's Manual

24 CHAPTER 2: FEATURES / SYSTEMS

Seawater Systems

Seawater Strainers

Seawater strainers are used in water pickup systems to filter incoming seawater. The seawater strainers, located in the
engine room and generator compartment, should be checked regularly for leaks and/or debris. The typical layout is
one strainer for each of the following: Engine, optional raw water washdown (on washdown system's pump),
optional generator, and optional air conditioning/heating systems.
Cleaning a seawater strainer:
1. Make sure the component/system (engine, generator, etc.) that the strainer is connected to is turned off.
2. Close the seacock that sends water to the strainer you are about to clean. The seacock must remain closed until
the strainer is completely reassembled.
3. Take apart the seawater strainer and remove debris.
4. Reassemble the seawater strainer.
5. Open the seacock before turning on the component/system.
The seacock sending water to the seawater strainer must be closed before disassembling the
seawater strainer to prevent the yacht from taking on water through the seawater strainer
assembly. Keep the seacock closed until the seawater strainer is completely reassembled.
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! After reassembling the seawater strainer, verify that the sea-
cock valve is open before component/system operation.

Seawater Washdown (Option)

The outlet for the raw water (seawater) washdown system is located on port side of the forward deck. Always make
sure the seacock is open before turning the raw water washdown system on. The seacock is accessed through the
mid-berth floor cutouts.
RAW WATER WASHDOWN
3788 Motoryacht • Owner's Manual Supplement
! CAUTION!
! CAUTION!
SEAWATER
SEACOCK
STRAINER
& PUMP
BILGE DECK
RAW WATER
WASHDOWN
FAUCET