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DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General
All water is drained by gravity to overboard thru-
hull ttings located in the hull. 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. External check valves
reduce the surge of seawater through the scup-
pers and into the cockpit while maneuvering or in
rough water. The check valves should be checked
periodically to make sure they are free, clear of
debris and not damaged.
Water is channeled away from all hatches by a
gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains
overboard through the scupper drain system or
thru-hull ttings below the drain rail.
9.3 Hardtop Drains
There is a hole drilled in the leg bases on Hardtop
frames 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 leg drain holes are clear
when the boat is laid up for the winter. Water
trapped inside the legs could freeze and cause
the legs to split.
9.4 Bilge Drainage
The aft bilge pump is activated both manually by a
switch in the helm switch panel and automatically
by a oat switch near the pump in the bilge. The
automatic oat switch remains activated when
the battery switch is 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.
Chapter 9:
Notice:
See Electrical Systems for additional infor-
mation on bilge pump operation.
Scupper Drain Check Valve Assembly
Aft Bilge Pump and Automatic Float Switch
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