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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 is located in the forward bilge
below a hatch in the cabin sole. The wood grain
cockpit pit sole is secured with Velcro and must
be removed to access the hatch above the sump
system and the forward bilge pump.
Cabin Sole
The cabin sole drains by gravity to the bilge
through a drain tting in the sole.
Cabin Sink
The galley sink drains by gravity to the cabin drain
sump pump system.
Air Conditioner
The cabin air conditioning condensation pan is
drained by a hose attached to the pan that drains
the water to the cabin drain sump 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 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 accom-
plished by using a garden hose to ood the
bilge until the water level is high enough to
activate the pump.
• Clean and inspect the shower and cabin 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.
• Flush the air conditioner condensation pan and
drain hose with fresh water at least once each
season to remove mold and debris. This is
particularly important because mold tends to
accumulate in condensation pan drain and, if it
is not cleaned regularly, the drain can clog and
ood the cabin sole when the air conditioner
is operating.
• 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 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.
Removable Cabin Floor Panel
Remove To Access Bilge Pump & Drain Sump Pump
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