The bilge system plugs should be removed at the conclusion of any
boating outing in which the boat is removed from water. This assists
in the draining process. Axis recommends keeping the plugs stored in
a designated storage compartment on a routine basis so that they are
always easy to locate prior to the next outing. Never launch a boat without ALL the plugs reinstalled;
this should be part of the routine checks prior to launching the boat into the water. Failure to reinstall
the plugs will result in water entering the bilge system and can sink the boat.
Automatic bilge systems require a small amount of electrical charge,
which is drained from the battery or batteries on-board. Eventually,
the battery could become fully discharged, which will mean that the
automatic bilge will no longer work. If the boat is left in a body of
water during this period and water continues to enter the bilge system, it will mean that water is not
drained. This could lead to damage to components in the bilge and potentially to the rest of the boat.
Such damage is not covered under warranty. Therefore, if a boat will be left untended for a period of
time, owners/operators should make frequent checks of the system to ensure that the battery retains a
charge.
During storage or winterization, the batteries are removed. This will cause the automatic
bilge system to be temporarily inoperable. This adds to the importance to never leave the boat in
a body of water without a fully charged battery installed.
Because of the frequent use of the bilge pump and its importance to the safe operation
of the boat, the bilge pumps, which are located in the center bilge area below the pie plate and
engine (aft) area. These should be checked by an authorized Axis dealer as part of an annual
maintenance routine.
If the bilge system is not operating properly when a boat is launched,
DO NOT continue with the outing. If the bilge system ceases to function
properly during an outing, have all persons on-board put on a PFD if
they are not already wearing one. Return to shore immediately and
disembark. Without a properly functional bilge system, the boat is in danger of sinking, placing all on
board at serious risk.
Axis’s hard-tank Hi Flo ballast system is the best, most discrete way to add sig-
nicant weight or balance out your load to create the exact wake or wave you desire.
Hard tanks don’t collect mildew on the outside and add to the maintenance
requirements. Because the tanks are housed under the oorboard, storage is not
compromised. (In Axis boats, the bow tank only is an optional soft bag.) The tanks
also provide accurate level readings, avoiding the inconsistencies of sacks.
All Axis boats are equipped with at least three (3) ballast tanks and have an
optional bow (4”) tank, plus optional plumbing for Plug ’n Play.
Optional plumbing for additional ballast bags is available
at the time of the original boat order. Note that adding
water to a Plug ’n Play bag adds more weight, and this weight must be
subtracted from the total allowed for persons, gear and water added.
Weight distribution must also be considered. Exceeding the weight limits can lead to damage to the boat,
and possible sinking.
Most of the ballast system is invisible to the consumer, but its eects are obvious and
enjoyable. The tanks are located beneath the deck in locations that will assist in balancing the
added weight of the water. However, in boats equipped with Surf Gate, adjustments can be made
to boat balance that will allow additional wake from either side of the boat in a safer manner
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Owners
Manual
2019
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