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Drainage Systems
Stern Bilge Pumps & Automatic Switches
9.3 Hardtop
There is a hole drilled in the leg bases on the frame
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 in-
side the legs could freeze and cause the legs to split.
9.4 Bilge Drainage
The bilge pumps are activated both manually by
switches in the helm switch panels and automati-
cally by switches near each pump in the bilge. The
automatic switches remain activated when the
battery switches are o and the house batteries
are connected. All bilge pumps pump water out
of thru-hull ttings located above the waterline
in the hull.
Notice:
See Electrical Systems for additional infor-
mation on bilge pump operation.
Bilge High Water Alarm
An additional automatic switch will sound an alarm
if the bilge water level rises above the normal
operating range of the bilge pump automatic
switches. The alarm switch is connected to the
batteries. It remains activated when the battery
switches are o and the batteries are connected.
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 AND COULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO TAKE ON
ENOUGH WATER TO DAMAGE EQUIPMENT OR ENDANGER
THE CREW. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE
DRAIN PLUG FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY
TIGHTENED.
Typical High Water Alarm Automatic Switch & Test Recesses
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.
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