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290 XF

Chapter 7:

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

7.1 General

Most water is drained by gravity to overboard thru‑hull fittings

located in the hull sides above the waterline. The cabin and

some cockpit component drain thru‑hull fittings are equipped

with ball valves that are always open under normal operating

conditions. In the event of an emergency, the valves can be

closed to prevent sea water from entering the boat through

the drainage system. It is important to check and operate the

drain valves at least annually to make sure they are in good

condition and operating properly.

You should check the drain system frequently to ensure it is

free flowing and that the hoses on the thru‑hull fittings are

secure and not leaking.

7.2 Hard Top or Tower Drains (Optional)

There is a hole drilled in leg bases to prevent water from

being trapped within the leg and provide a wire chase for

accessories. A small hole is drilled in the tubing at the base

of the other legs, which are not drilled for a wire chase, that

allows water to drain.

Note: Always make sure the leg drain holes are clear

when the boat is laid up for the winter. Water

trapped inside the legs could freeze and cause the

legs to split.

7.3 Bilge Drainage & High Water Alarms

The bilge pumps are activated both manually, by switches in

the helm station, and automatically, by float switches located

next to the pumps. The automatic float switches are connected

to the port and starboard engine batteries. They are protected

by “push to reset” circuit breakers in the battery switch

breaker panel and remain activated when the battery switches

are in the “OFF” position and the batteries are connected.

The manual switches are supplied current when the Starboard

Engine/House battery switch is activated. They are protected

by breakers in the cabin DC breaker panel.

All bilge pumps pump water out of thru-hulls located above

the waterline in the hull. The rear bilge pump and automatic

switch are located near the transom, below the stern fishbox

and the forward pump and automatic switch are located in the

forward bilge compartment and accessed through the hatch in

the cabin sole below the steps.

The manual bilge pumps should be activated briefly each

time the boat is used. This will ensure that they are operating

properly and increase the service life of the pumps. The

automatic switches should be manually activated to verify

operation.

Note: See Electrical Systems for additional information

on bilge pump operation.

Note: Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly

removed and properly disposed of before

operating the bilge pump. The discharge of oil

from the bilge is illegal and subject to a fine.

THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACT PROHIbITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY
WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGAbLE WATERS
OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE WATERS OF THE
CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES
A FILM OR SHEEN UPON, OR A DISCOLORATION
OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER, OR CAUSES A
SLUDGE OR EMULSION bENEATH THE SURFACE
OF THE WATER. VIOLATORS ARE SUbJECT TO A
PENALTY OF $10,000.

Stern Bilge Pump and Automatic Switch

High Water Alarm Automatic Switch and Trim Tab Pump