Blackfin 272CC - 9.3 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.
Console Seat Storage Compartment/Cooler
The storage compartment/cooler below the forward
console seat is drained overboard by gravity through
a tting in the hull side.
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.
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 forward bilge pump is located in the bilge below
a removable grate in head compartment sole. It is
automatically activated by a switch integrated into
the pump.
The aft 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 switches should be manually activated
periodically to verify operation. This is particularly
important before operating the boat oshore.
Anchor Rope Locker Drain
Aft Bilge Pump
The automatic switches are activated by touching
and holding the test button on the side of the pump
until it activates (about ve seconds). The pumps
can also be activated by ooding the bilge with a
garden hose until they activate.
The automatic switches remain 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.