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Drainage Systems
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
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.
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 High Water Alarm
An additional automatic switch, located in the aft
bilge, will sound an alarm if the bilge water level
rises above the normal operating range of the
bilge pump automatic switches. The alarm elec-
tronic switch is connected to the batteries. It is
protected by a fuse in the accessory fuse panel
in the aft systems compartment. It remains ac-
tivated when the battery switches are in the OFF
position and the batteries are connected. This
switch should be tested periodically to ensure it
is operating properly. If the alarm does not acti-
vate, you should nd and correct the problem as
soon as possible.
9.5 Fishboxes, Baitwell &
Storage Compartment Drains
Forward Fishbox
The forward shbox below the cockpit sole is
drained overboard by a pump out system located
in the bilge, forward of the head compartment.
The pump out system is activated by the Fishbox
switch in the helm switch panel.
Bilge High Water Alarm Automatic Switch
Transom Drain Plug
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