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Drainage Systems
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 strainer of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switch for proper operation.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free owing.
• Clean shbox pump out strainers after each
use to keep them clean and free owing.
• Clean and flush the fishbox, 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.
Notice:
All drains and pumps must be properly win-
terized before winter lay-up.
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN MARINE
DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HOSES AND
FITTINGS MAY RESULT.
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