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Drainage System

LED lights in the switches indicate when a bilge

pump is operating. The manual circuits are pro-

tected by fuses in the CZone modules. All bilge

pumps pump water to thru-hull fittings located

above the waterline in the hull sides.

The manual bilge pumps should be activated

briefly each time the boat is used. This will ensure

that they are operating properly and increase the

service life of the pumps. The automatic switches

should be manually activated periodically to verify

operation. This is particularly important before

operating your boat offshore. Refer to the Electri

cal Systems chapter for additional information on

bilge pump operation.

When the boat is out of the water the bilge can

be drained by a garboard drain plug located in the

transom near the bottom of the hull. The plug

is designed to stay with the fitting and should be

opened whenever the boat is hauled out of the

water and installed just prior to launching. It is

important to check the drain plug regularly to

make sure it is tight.

Bilge High Water Alarm

An additional automatic float switch, located in

the aft bilge, will sound an alarm if the bilge wa-

ter level rises above the normal operating range

of the bilge pump automatic switches. The alarm

electronic switch is connected to the batteries. It

is protected by a fuse in one of the CZone mod-

ules or a circuit breaker in the cabin DC panel.

It remains activated when the battery switches

are in the OFF position and the batteries are con-

nected. This switch should be tested periodically

to ensure it is operating properly. If the alarm

does not activate, you should find and correct the

problem as soon as possible.

Notice:

Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly

removed and properly disposed of before op-

erating the bilge pump. The discharge of oil

from the bilge is illegal and subject to a fine.

CAUTION

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.

Starboard Side Cockpit Scupper

High Water Alarm Automatic Float Switch

CAUTION

CERTAIN BULKHEAD AREAS ARE SEALED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS THAT WERE IN
EFFECT AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THE BOAT.
ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THESE BULKHEADS SHOULD BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS.

9.4 Cockpit & Deck Drainage

Your Scout has two scupper drains located in the

rear of the cockpit that drain the cockpit through

fittings in the hull sides above the waterline. A flap

built into each scupper drain fitting reduces the

surge of seawater through the scupper and into

the cockpit while maneuvering or in rough water.

Water is channeled away from all hatches by a

gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains

overboard through the scupper drain system.

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