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7/ Drainage System
7.1 GENERAL
All non-bilge water drains from your boat by gravity. Your boat is self-bailing at rest. It is
important to check all drains frequently to assure that they are clear and free flowing.
Review the schematic in the appendix and become familiar with the location and function
of each thru-hull drain.
7.2 DRAIN SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Essential tasks must be performed periodically to maintain your boat’s ability to drain in
adverse conditions.
Clean cockpit drains to remove debris or other foreign objects, which could
prevent your boat from draining properly.
Check the bilge area for debris and foreign material, which can cause automatic
switches to malfunction.
Flush the drains to keep them clear and free flowing.
7.3 COCKPIT DRAINS
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r boat’s deck drains through 4 cockpit drains located in the aft deck area, and 1 in
the stbd helm area. The deck is designed to drain any water overboard through these
drains. These drains should be checked periodically to make sure that they are clear and
free flowing. When washing the boat down after each use, use a hose nozzle with a
high-pressure stream to make sure that the cockpit drains are free running.
7.4 TRANSOM BILGE
Your boat has a hull bilge where the raw water pump and automatic bilge pumps are
located. The bilge pumps are designed with an internal float so that it automatically
activates when water in the bilge rises. A switch at the helm switch panel may also
activate the forward or aft bilge.
These pumps should be checked periodically to ensure that they are in good working
condition, 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. If the screen contains debris,
you may clean and reuse it. If the screen is damaged, replace it immediately, as the
pump will be damaged if debris are let through. Replace the pump and check its
operation using the momentary switch at the helm panel.
When the boat is out of the water, a thru-hull drain located at the bottom of the transom
may drain it. This stainless-steel drain can easily be unscrewed without the need for
tools.
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