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Drainage Systems
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 pump strainer clean.
The sump pump and switch are located below a
hinged hatch in the head compartment sole. Raise
the hatch to access the sump for cleaning or to
manually activate the pump. Manual activation
is accomplished by simultaneously holding your
ngers on the two recessed discs on the side of
the switch until the pump is activated.
Head Compartment Sink
The sink is drained by gravity to a thru-hull tting
in the hull side.
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 and Tower 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 ac-
complished by simultaneously holding your
ngers on the two recessed discs on the side
of the 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 shower drain sump
system. Remove accumulated debris and
ush with fresh water. Frequently test the
automatic pump switch for proper operation.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free owing.
• Clean and ush the shboxes, coolers and
storage boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner
and fresh water after each use to keep them
clean and fresh.
Bilge Pump Strainer and Automatic Switch
Auto Switch and Test Disc Locations
• 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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