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Drainage System
EdgeWater 200CC / DC
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7.1 General
All water drains from your EdgeWater 200CC / DC by gravity. Your boat is self-bailing at rest. It is important
to check drains frequently to make sure they are clear and free flowing. Review the schematic in the
Appendix and become familiar with the location of each thru-hull drain.
7.2 Drain System Maintenance
Essential tasks must be done periodically to maintain boat’s ability to drain in adverse conditions.
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Clean cockpit drains to remove debris or other foreign objects which could prevent boat from
draining properly.
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Check bilge area for debris and foreign material, which can cause automatic switches to
malfunction.
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Flush drains to keep free flowing and clean.
7.3 Cockpit Drains
Your EdgeWater 200CC / DC drains aft thru two cockpit drains located in the aft corners of the cockpit.
These exit the boat through the transom, using hoses to pass through the aft storage areas. The deck
is designed to take water from other draining parts of the boat such as the forward lockers and cup-
holders and drain it overboard. These should be checked periodically to make sure they are clear running
and free from debris. When washing the boat down, after use, use a hose nozzle with a high pressure
stream to make sure they are free running.
7.4 Transom Bilge
Your EdgeWater 200CC / DC has a hull bilge where the raw water pump and
automatic bilge pump are located. The bilge pump is designed with an internal
float so that it automatically turns on if the water in the sump rises, or it may
also be activated by a momentary switch on the panel. This pump should be
periodically checked to make sure it is working properly and that the drain
screen is clear. To check the pump, squeeze the pump sides and lift it from
the base, which is fastened to the hull. The screen will be easily seen and if
there is debris, it may be cleaned and replaced. Replace the pump assembly
and check its operation by turning on the momentary switch on the helm
switch panel.
When the boat is out of the water it may be drained by a thru hull drain located at the bottom of the
transom. This drain has a brass plug that may be removed with a ½” wrench. This plug should be
periodically checked for tightness.
