Everglades 243 CC - Cockpit & Anchor Locker Drains; Fishbox, Baitwell & Storage Compartment Drains

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Drainage Systems
Forward Fishbox, Pump Strainer and Drain Plug
DRAIN
PLUG
PUMP
STRAINER
9.5 Fishbox, Baitwell &
Storage Compartment Drains
Forward Fishbox
The forward shbox below the cockpit sole is
drained overboard by a pump out system located
in the forward bilge. It is accessed through an
inspection plate inside the center console.
The pump out system is activated by the Fishbox
switch in the helm switch panel. Monitor the water
level as the pump drains the shbox and turn it
o immediately when draining is complete. The
pump could be damaged if it is allowed to run dry
for extended periods.
The shbox also can be drained by removing the
drain plug in the bottom of the shbox when the
boat is underway. A reverse scoop located below
the drain plug creates a vacuum at the drain tting
whenever the boat is operating at speeds above
15 mph that will quickly drain the shbox. Always
set the boat speed to at least 15 mph before re-
moving the drain plug and reinstall and tighten
the plug immediately when draining is complete.
The shbox hatch drain rail drains by gravity to a
thru-hull tting in the hull near the shbox pump.
The seacock valve on the thru-tting should be
open during normal operation.
Baitwell
The baitwell drain and overow drain by gravity to
a thru-hull tting in the hull above the waterline.
Bow Storage Compartments
The storage compartments and rod lockers below
the bow seats are drained by gravity to the bilge.
9.6 Cockpit & Anchor Locker Drains
Cup Holder Drains
All cup holders in the helm and cockpit areas drain
by gravity to the cockpit sole.
Anchor Locker Drain
The anchor locker drains overboard thru a small
drain hole in the bottom of the locker. It is im-
portant to inspect the drain frequently to remove
any accumulated debris.
Baitwell and Overow Tube