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DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General
All water is drained by gravity to overboard thru-
hull ttings located in the hull above the water
line. It is important to check the drain system
frequently to ensure it is free owing and that the
hoses on the thru-hull ttings are secure and not
leaking. Please review the drainage schematic
to become familiar with the location of the drain
thru-hull ttings.
9.2 Cockpit Sole Drains
Your Everglades has two scupper drains located in
the rear of the cockpit. A ap built into the scup-
per drain tting reduces the surge of seawater
through the scupper and into the cockpit while
maneuvering or in rough water.
Water is channeled away from all hatches by a
gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains
overboard through the scupper drain system.
9.3 Hardtop Drains
There is a hole drilled in the leg bases on 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.
9.4 Bilge Drainage
The bilge pumps are activated both manually by
switches in the helm switch panel and automati-
cally by oat switches near each pump in the bilge.
The automatic oat switches remain activated
when the battery switches are in the OFF position
and the batteries are connected. All bilge pumps
pump water out of thru-hull ttings located above
the waterline in the hull.
Notice:
See Electrical Systems for additional infor-
mation on bilge pump operation.
Chapter 9:
Cockpit Scupper Drain
Aft Bilge Pumps & Automatic Switches
When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be
drained by a garboard drain located in the transom
near 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
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