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Routine Maintenance
• Clean and inspect the sink and head
compartment drain sump system. Remove
accumulated debris and ush with fresh water.
Frequently test the automatic pump switch for
proper operation. Test the sump system switch
by simultaneously holding your ngers on the
two recesses on the side of the switch until
the pump is activated.
• Clean and ush the shbox, baitwells, coolers
and storage boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner
and fresh water after each use to keep them
clean and fresh.
• Operate the thru-hull valves once a month and
service as required.
• Run all overboard pumps briey at least once
a month to keep them operating properly.
Notice:
All drains and pumps must be properly win-
terized before winter lay-up.
Frequently test the automatic switches for the
bilge pumps and alarms for proper operation.
Test the bilge pump automatic switches by using
a garden hose to ood the bilge until the water
level is high enough to activate the pumps. Test
the high water alarm switch by simultaneously
holding your ngers on the two recesses on the
side of the switch until the alarm is activated.
13.7 Drainage System
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the cockpit drains 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.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free owing.
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