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Drainage Systems
Console Seat Storage Compartment/Cooler
The storage compartment/cooler below the for-
ward console seat is drained overboard by gravity
through a tting in the hull.
Rope Locker Drain
The rope locker drains overboard through a small
drain hole in the bottom of the locker. It is im-
portant to inspect the drain frequently to remove
any accumulated debris.
9.7 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to
remove debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is
especially important just before winter lay-
up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainers of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switches for proper operation. This is accom-
plished by using a garden hose to ood the
bilge until the water level is high enough to
activate the pumps.
• Frequently test the high water alarm automatic
switch for proper operation. This is accom-
plished by simultaneously holding your ngers
on the two recessed discs on the side of the
switch until the alarm is activated.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free owing.
• Clean and ush shboxes, coolers and storage
boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner and fresh
water after each use to keep them clean and
fresh.
• Operate all seacock valves at least once a
month to keep them operating properly.
Note: All drains and pumps must be properly
winterized before winter lay-up.
Bilge High Water Alarm Automatic Switch
Recessed Test Discs
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN
MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY RESULT.
Console Seat Storage Compartment/Cooler
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