4.6 Bilge systems
4.6.1 Anchor locker
The anchor locker is watertight from the
boat. It empties outboard directly through an
opening.
4.6.2 Cockpit
The cockpit is drained through the bilge
drains in the footspace port and starboard
IMPORTANT
Take care that valves in drainage pipes are always open
Components
1. Electrical bilge pump
2. Suction nozzle mechanical pump
3. Bilge pipe - mechanical bilge pump
4. Bilge pipe –electric bilge pump
5. Mechanical pump
6. Outlet – mechanical pump
7. Outlet - electric pump
8. non return valve
4.6.3 Hand bilge pump
The suction filter is installed in the
saloon between the galley and the
navigation table in the bilges (2). It is
connected by a flexible hose to the hand
bilge pump with a capacity of 90 l/min,
mounted on the bulkhead wall of the aft
starboard locker. The outlet is on the
starboard rear surface of the boat.
FIGURE 20: BILGE SYSTEM
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