Albemarle 41 CONVERTIBLE Owner'S Manual Download

Page: 53 / 138

10 Convertible

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 be-
ing trapped within the leg and provide a wire chase for acces-
sories. 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 and 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 house battery bank.  They are protected by “push to reset”
circuit breakers in the battery switch 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 house battery switch is activated.  They are
protected by a breaker in the 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,
the mid bilge pump and automatic switch are in the rear engine
compartment bilge below the generator and the forward pump
and automatic switch are located in the forward bilge compart-
ment and accessed through the hatch in the galley sole.

The manual bilge pumps should be activated brieﬂy each time
the boat is used. This will ensure that they are operating prop-
erly and increase the service life of the pumps. The automatic
switch 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 operat-
ing 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.

High Water Alarm

Stern Bilge Pump and Automatic Switch