Blackfin 212 - Hardtop & Helm Seat Base Drains; Drainage System Maintenance

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Drainage Systems
9.4 Hardtop & Helm Seat Base Drains
There is a hole drilled in the legs for the helm seat
base and hard top to prevent water from being
trapped within the legs. Additional drain holes
are drilled in the tubing to drain other areas as
required.
Always make sure the drain holes are clear when
the boat is laid up for the winter. Water trapped
inside the legs and frame could freeze and cause
the legs to split.
9.5 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove
debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop and leaning post leg drain
holes. This is especially important just before
winter lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainer of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the pump or automatic switch to mal-
function.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switch for proper operation. This is accom-
plished by touching and holding the test but-
ton on the side of the pump until it activates
(about ve seconds). The pump can also be
activated by ooding the bilge with a garden
hose until it activates.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free owing.
Bilge Pump Test Button
Hold For 5 Seconds Or Until Pump Activates
• Clean and ush shboxes, coolers and storage
boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner and fresh
water after each use to keep them clean and
fresh.
Note: All drains and pumps must be properly
winterizedbeforewinterlay-up.
CAUTION
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN
MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY RESULT.