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DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General
Most water is drained by gravity to overboard
thru-hull ttings located in the hull above the
water line. It is important to check the drain
system frequently to ensure it is free owing and
that the hoses on the thru-hull ttings are secure
and not leaking.
9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage
Cockpit Scupper Drains
Your Everglades has two scupper drains located
in the rear of the cockpit. Stainless steel strain-
ers prevent large debris from clogging the drains.
Check valves in each scupper drain thru-hull tting
reduce the surge of seawater through the scup-
pers and into the cockpit while maneuvering or
in rough water.
Water is channeled away from all hatches by a
gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains
overboard through the scupper drain system.
Work Station Sink
The work station sink is drained by gravity to a
thru-hull tting in the hull side.
Cup Holders
All cup holders in the helm and cockpit areas drain
by gravity to the cockpit sole.
Bow Storage Compartment/Cooler
The storage compartments/coolers below the port
and starboard bow seats are drained overboard
by gravity to thru-hull ttings in the hull sides.
Drain plugs for each compartment drain tting are
used to control drainage when the compartments
are used as coolers and to prevent seawater from
entering the compartments when they are used
for dry storage.
Chapter 9:
Typical Scupper Drains & Drain Rail
Scupper Drain Thru-hull Fittings
Bow Storage Compartment Drain & Drain Plug
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