SCUPPER DRAINS
The cockpit scupper drains on your Cape Dory use multi-ply wire
reinforced hose throughout. The hose sizes are 1-1/2" or 1-5/8" inside
diameter hose depending on model year of your boat. All connections are
sealed with gasket sealer and secured with stainless steel hose clamps.
Scupper drains and galley sink drains discharge overboard below the
water1ine. Protect these hoses from sharp objects and chafe. Inspect
hose clamps for security regularly. Hose clamps that were tight when the
boat was built may loosen in transit or due to the contraction of the
rubber hose and should be checked often. A failure here could cause
your yacht to sink should the seacock be left open.
BILGE PUMP
The Cape Dory 270 is equipped with a permanently installed diaphragm-
type bilge pump. The pump itself is located in the cockpit area and is
operated by inserting the (removable) handle into the through deck
fitting. This arrangement allows the pumping of the bilge with all
hatches closed; a safety precaution should you have, to pump in severe
conditions.
Water is carried from the bilge to the pump by a reinforced plastic hose
with a strainer at the bilge end. This strainer should be checked
FREQUENTLY and cleaned as needed. The pump discharges water overboard
through a fitting located above the waterline near the transom.
The pump is designed to pump water containing a variety of debris, but
can become clogged by excessive solid matter. If the pump should fail
to prime itself after several strokes, check to see that the pick~up
hose is positioned properly, then check the pump body for debris. The
rubber diaphragm may be removed by loosening the screw which holds the
stainless steel clamp. Inspect the pump body for foreign material and
gently lift the intake and outlet flapper valves to determine that they
are clear. Reassemble the pump and continue pumping. Another problem
causing the pump to not prime could be a chafed hose. This can be
checked by holding your hand over the end of the hose to see if suction
is felt.
It is wise to pump the bilge before casting off and again on returning
to see if the boat is taking on unusual amounts of water.
Note: If you decide to have an electric bilge pump installed, be sure to
consult an expert on the wiring and plumbing of that piece of equipment.
XI. HEAD AND WASTE SYSTEM
The CD-270 has a 24 gallon waste tank installed under the V-berth.
Refer to the head manufacturer's instructions on use of the marine
toilet. It is recommended that a minimum amount of flushing water be
used on each cycle to maximize the capacity of the holding tank. There
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