COBIA 344 CC, Owner'S Manual

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BILGE 

Bilge  

The bilge of your Cobia should always be checked before 

and after a launch. While checking the bilge, note that a 

small amount of water in the bilge is normal. However, a 

large amount of water or any signs of fuel or oil requires 

immediate attention. 

If such a situation exists, the boat 

should be taken to a certified marine technician 

immediately.  Never pump fuel or oil overboard while 

your boat is in the water.

Large quantities of water in the bilge may be an indication 

of a leak or that the bilge pump and/or automatic float 

switch is not functioning properly due to a jam, clog or 

electrical issue. The automatic float switches are wired to 

the hot side of the battery switch through the “BILGE” 

fuse at the battery switch panel. When functioning 

properly, the float switch activates the bilge pump to pump 

water overboard once water in the bilge reaches a level 

that submerges the switch.  

If your bilge pump does not come on when the float 

switch is submerged or lifted to stimulate being 

submerged, attempt to manually turn on the bilge pump 

on your switch panel. If the bilge pump comes on and 

evacuates the water, it is likely that the float switch is not 

functioning properly. If the bilge pump does not come on 

via the switch panel, check the breaker panel inside the 

console to see if the breaker has been tripped (for 

additional information see breaker panel on page 35). If 

the breaker has been tripped, reset it by pressing the 

breaker button, and turn the switch on again, listening for 

the bilge pump to turn on. 

If the bilge pump fails to turn on, turn the battery switch to the OFF position, then unhook the bilge pump from its cradle 

by pressing the locking tab and twist the motor housing counter-clockwise. You will feel the pump release from the cradle. 

The entire bilge pump and wiring should release from the cradle. After removing the pump, check the underside and 

impeller areas for miscellaneous items that might clog the pump. If any obstructions are present remove the debris and 

set the pump back into the cradle. Once set back in the cradle, press the pump down on the base then twist until the lock 

button snaps it into place. Once this is completed you can try to turn the pump on again.  

If the bilge pump still does not turn on, it likely needs to be replaced. It is not recommended to use your boat if the bilge 

pump and/or float switch are not functioning properly. 

Automatic Float Switches

Bilge Pumps