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Drainage Systems
CAUTION
When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be
drained by a garboard drain located in the transom
near the bottom of the hull. The plug should be
removed whenever the boat is hauled out of the
water and installed just prior to launching. It is
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEAWATER TO ENTER
THE BILGE, DAMAGING COMPONENTS AND CREATING
A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE DRAIN PLUG FREQUENTLY TO
ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Important:
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly
removed and properly disposed of before op-
erating the bilge pump. The discharge of oil
from the bilge is illegal and subject to a ne.
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS
THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON
THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE
WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF SUCH DISCHARGE
CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON OR A DISCOLORATION
OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER OR CAUSES A SLUDGE
OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF $10,000.
9.5 Fishbox, Baitwell and
Storage Compartment Drains
Forward Fishbox
The forward shbox below the cockpit sole is
drained overboard by a pump out system located
in the forward bilge. It is accessed through an
inspection plate inside the center console on the
243 Center Console and just forward of the console
on the 223 Center Console.
The pump out system is activated by the Fishbox
switch in the helm switch panel. 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.
The shbox also can be drained by removing the
Forward Fishbox Pump Out System
Hatch Drain Rail Seacock Valve
SEACOCK
VALVE
Garboard Drain
Forward Fishbox, Pump Strainer and Drain Plug
DRAIN
PLUG
PUMP
STRAINER
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