Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft

Systems
Livewell
Most Chris-Craft Catalinas are equipped with a livewell system (Figure 3-26) that keeps bait fish alive by
circulating raw water into the tank. A seacock and raw water pump are primary components of this system
and are located in the machinery area beneath the aft access hatch. A raw water directional control valve is
located on the port forward side of the bait station on the 23 & 26 foot models. This valve is located behind
the forward access door of the 29 Catalina bait station.
Operation
1. Move the seacock handle to the open position so that the handle is inline (parallel) with the seacock housing.
The seacock must be in the open position prior to activating the raw water pump.
2. Set the raw water directional control valve to ‘Livewell’.
3. Place the overflow tube into the livewell drain. This allows the livewell to fill to the proper level. Excess water will
flow through the screened top of this overflow tube and drain overboard via a thru-hull fitting.
4. Locate the ‘Raw Water’ switch on the helm switch panel. Pushing up on this switch will provide continuous
pump operation. Pushing down on the switch will cycle the pump on and off in one minute increments. The cycle
time can be adjusted if desired. More detailed information is available in the owner’s packet.
5. The livewell is also equipped with a light, switched at the helm to allow for ease of use during dark hours.
To Deactivate the System:
1. Turn the ‘Raw Water’ switch to off.
2. Close the seacock valve, handle positioned at a right angle to the housing.
3. Remove the overflow tube and the remaining water will drain overboard.
Figure 3-26. Livewell Tank
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