Everglades 295 CC - Drainage System Maintenance

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Drainage Systems
Monitor the water level as the pump drains the
shbox and turn it off immediately when draining
is complete. The pump could be damaged if it is
allowed to run dry for extended periods.
Aft Fishbox (325 Center Console)
The aft shbox in the 325 Center Console drains
by gravity to a thru-hull tting in the hull.
Baitwell
The baitwell drain and overow drain by gravity
to thru-hull ttings in the hull.
Bow Storage Compartments
The storage compartments below the bow seats
are drained by gravity to the cockpit.
9.6 Cockpit and Water System Drains
Sink Drains
The bait prep sink and head compartment sink
are drained by gravity to thru-hull ttings in the
transom.
Shower and Head Compartment Sump
The sump pump is located in the bilge below the
head compartment sole. It is equipped with a
strainer, a centrifugal pump and automatic oat
switch. It is protected by the Shower fuse in the
continuous power fuse panel.
After showering, it is important to let the cold
water ow for a period of time to ush the drain-
age system of soap residue. Make sure to inspect
the sump system regularly and keep the sump
components and strainer screen clean.
Cup Holder Drains
All cup holders in the helm and cockpit areas drain
by gravity to the cockpit sole.
Rope Locker Drain
The rope locker drains overboard thru a small drain
hole in the bottom of the locker. It is important
to inspect the drain frequently to remove any ac-
cumulated debris.
Typical Shower and Head Compartment Sump Pump System
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 strainers of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switches for proper operation. This is
accomplished by rotating the test lever on
the side of the oat switch until the pump is
activated. You can also use a garden hose
to ood the bilge until the water level is high
enough to activate the pump.
• Clean and inspect the head compartment
and shower drain sump system. Remove
accumulated debris and ush with fresh water.
Frequently test the automatic pump switch for
proper operation.