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Drainage Systems
Transom Garboard Drain Plug
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.
WARNING
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
fromthebilgeisillegalandsubjecttoane.
CAUTION
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.
Bilge Pump Operation and Aquatic
Invasive Species (AIS) Inspections
Many western U.S. states are now conducting boat
inspections for Aquatic Invasive Species like Zebra
and Quagga mussels. These have been proven to
damage natural aquatic habitats and cause serious
issues with your boat’s engine cooling system.
Several things can be done to prevent the spread
of these invasive species. Keeping the interior
compartments clean, drained, and dry after each
use, ensuring your trailer is free of aquatic weeds,
and removing your boat’s garboard drain plug
after each use can go a long way towards prevent-
ing damage to your boat and the waterways you
enjoy. Your boat is tted with one or more Rule
bilge pumps. If you are required to go through
an inspection station, your boat may be ushed
with 120° Fahrenheit water to ensure any residual
organisms are destroyed before launching. Your
bilge pumping system can withstand this tem-
perature for up to 130 seconds with no ill eects.
Should your bilge pump and associated hoses,
Head Compartment Drain Grate
Forward Bilge Pump Below Grate In Head Compartment