Edgewater Networks 175CC - Chapter 6 Raw Waterand Fresh Water Systems; Chapter 7 Drainage System

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• Periodically check hoses and connections for signs of deterioration.
7.1 General7.1 General
7.1 General7.1 General
7.1 General
All water drains from your EdgeWater 175CC / 155CC by gravity. Your boat is self-bailing at rest. It is
important to check drains frequently to make sure they are clear and free flowing. Review the schematic
in the Appendix and become familiar with the location of each thru-hull drain.
7.2 Drain System Maintenance7.2 Drain System Maintenance
7.2 Drain System Maintenance7.2 Drain System Maintenance
7.2 Drain System Maintenance
Essential tasks must be done periodically to maintain boats ability to drain in adverse conditions.
• Clean cockpit drains to remove debris or other foreign objects which could prevent boat from
draining properly.
• Check bilge area for debris and foreign material, which can cause automatic switches to
malfunction.
• Flush drains to keep free flowing and clean.
7.3 Cockpit Drains7.3 Cockpit Drains
7.3 Cockpit Drains7.3 Cockpit Drains
7.3 Cockpit Drains
Your EdgeWater 175CC / 155CC drains aft thru two cockpit drains located in the aft
corners of the cockpit. These exit the boat through the transom. The deck is designed
to take water from other draining parts of the boat such as the forward lockers and
cup-holders and drain it overboard. These should be checked periodically to make
sure they are clear running and free from debris. When washing the boat down, after
use, use a hose nozzle with a high pressure stream to make sure they are free running.
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ransom Bilgeransom Bilge
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ransom Bilge
Your EdgeWater 175CC / 155CC has a hull bilge where the raw water pump
and automatic bilge pump are located. This hull bilge is accessed through a
round access cover located just forward of the transom. The bilge pump is
designed with an internal float so that it automatically turns on if the water in
the sump rises, or it may also be activated by a momentary switch on the
panel. This pump should be periodically checked to make sure it is working
properly and that the drain screen is clear. To check the pump, squeeze the
pump sides and lift it from the base, which is fastened to the hull. The screen
will be easily seen and if there is debris, it may be cleaned and replaced. Replace the pump assembly
and check its operation by turning on the momentary switch on the helm switch panel.
When the boat is out of the water it may be drained by a thru hull drain located at the bottom of the
transom. This drain has a brass plug that may be removed with a ½ wrench. This plug should be
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