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Drainage Systems
Aft Bilge Pump
Transom Garboard Drain Plug
The automatic switch remains activated when the
battery switches are in the OFF position and the bat-
teries are connected. All bilge pumps pump water
out of thru-hull ttings located above the waterline
in the hull sides.
Notice:
See Electrical Systems for additional infor-
mation on bilge pump operation.
Garboard Drain Plug
When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be
drained by a garboard drain located in the tran-
som at the bottom of the hull. The plug should
be removed 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.
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEAWATER TO
ENTER THE BILGE AND COULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO
SINK. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE DRAIN PLUG
FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Important:
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly
removed and properly disposed of before op-
erating the bilge pump. The discharge of oil
fromthebilgeisillegalandsubjecttoane.
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.
9.4 Hardtop & Helm Seat Base Drains
There is a hole drilled in the leg bases for the helm
seat base and hardtop frame 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.
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