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Drainage Systems
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
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEAWATER TO ENTER
THE BILGE, DAMAGING COMPONENTS AND CREATING
A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. 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.
9.5 Fishbox, Baitwell and
Storage Compartment Drains
Forward Fishbox/Storage Compartment
The forward shbox located below the casting
platform is drained overboard by a thru-hill tting
and valve located in the forward bilge. The valve
is accessed through an inspection plate inside the
head compartment. Always make sure the valve
is open when shbox is being used.
A drain plug in the bottom of the shbox can be
used to control drainage and prevent water from
entering the box while the boat is backing down.
A reverse scoop located below the thru-hull valve
creates a vacuum at the drain tting whenever the
boat is operating at speeds above 15 mph that
Garboard Drain
Forward shbox Seacock Valve
Behind Inspection Plate in Head Compartment
Forward Fishbox
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