4, 5 Forward Bilge and Aft Bilge - Your 26 Super Sport is equipped with forward and aft bilge pumps
with automatic float switches. The 500-gph forward bilge pump is located in the center of the
boat and is accessible via the aft wall panel in the head area. The 1500 gph aft bilge pump is
located in the bilge and is accessible via the bilge hatch. The automatic float switches are
installed in close proximity to each o
f
the bilge pumps.
The bilge pump is wired automatic to the battery and has a manual override located at the switch
panel on the console. The automatic float switch is wired directly to the
Starboard
battery
terminals through breakers or inline fuses. The circuit breaker is located at the helm next to the
manual switch. Depressing the bilge pump switch to the up or forward position activates the
bilge pump.
Depressing the applicable bilge pump switch (Forward Bilge 1 or Aft Bilge) to the up or forward
position activates the corresponding bilge pump. Depressing the applicable bilge pump switch to
the down or aft position turns the pump off.
If for some reason the indicator light on your bilge pump switch comes on, check your bilge for
water. It is not uncommon for rain water or water from washing your boat to accumulate in the
bilge. Standing water will activate the automatic float that is connected to the bilge pump. If you
notice your pump running frequently during your day on the water, you should check the thru hull
fittings, hose connections, etc. for any possible leaks.
Keep the bilge area clean and free from debris that could clog ports or inhibit float movement.
Also, keep the battery (starboard) that provides power to the bilge pump charged. If the battery
is not charged and flooding occurs, the boat could swamp causing damage and possible loss of
life or property.
6 Fish Box Pump - This switch directs power to the fish box
macerator pump, which allows you to drain the water and
debris from the aft fish boxes. The macerator pump allows
you to pump all the water, ice and scales out of the aft fish
boxes by grinding up the debris and discharging it
overboard. The forward fish boxes are not connected to
this system and their contents will gravity drain via thru
hulls on the side of the boat.
To activate the pump, depress the switch to the up or forward position. This action will drain the
fish boxes of water and/or debris and transport it to the macerator pump to be macerated and/or
discharged overboard. When not in use, the switch should be left in the off position.
7 Baitwell Pump - The baitwell pump is located in the bilge area and is plumbed to a seacock (ball
valve). For the pump to operate properly you need to make sure the seacock is in the open
position. The seacock is wide open when the yellow seacock lever is vertical. When the yellow
seacock lever is horizontal, the seacock is closed.
The underside of the seacock thru-hull is equipped with a scoop to allow the water to be picked
up even when the boat is on plane. When the boat is not in the water or the baitwell pump is not
going to be used for an extended period of time, the seacock valve should be in the closed
position.
To activate the pump, depress the switch to the up or forward position. To turn the pump off
after the baitwell tub is full, depress switch to the down or aft position.
See the Sea Water section of this manual for additional instructions on the operations of the
pump.
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