Blackfin 242 - Bilge Drainage

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Drainage Systems
Livewell
The livewell is drained by gravity to thru-hull t-
tings in the hull. The livewell overow drains to
the livewell drain system.
Cup Holders
All cup holders in the helm and cockpit areas drain
by gravity to the cockpit sole.
Forward Below Deck Storage Compartment
The forward storage compartment below the cockpit
sole is drained by gravity to the forward bilge. The
forward bilge is drained overboard by the forward
bilge pump.
Bow Fishbox/Storage Compartments
The forward shbox/storage compartments below
the port and starboard bow seats drain by gravity
to thru-hull ttings located in the hull sides above
the waterline.
Rope Locker
The rope locker drains overboard through two drain
ttings in the hull at the bottom of the locker. It is
important to inspect the drains frequently to remove
any accumulated debris.
Head Compartment
The head compartment sole drains to the bilge
through a grate in center rear of the sole.
9.3 Bilge Drainage
The aft bilge pump is located in aft systems compart-
ment bilge near the transom. It is activated both
manually by a switch in the helm switch panel and
automatically by a switch integrated into the pump.
The bilge pump should be manually activated briey
each time the boat is used. This will ensure that the
pump is operating properly and increase the service
life of the pump.
The automatic switch should be manually activated
periodically to verify operation. This is particularly
important before operating the boat oshore.
The automatic switch is activated by touching and
holding the test button 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.
Anchor Rope Locker Drain
Head Compartment Drain