8) Checking for bilge water
Both Versions have a high capacity diagram bilge
pump fitted in the cockpit coaming to port (plate 12)
In addition to this, an automatic, electrically
operated bilge pump is fitted in the Version B, to
starboard in the engine room (plate 13). All bilge
water is drained from the hul1’s deepest point just
abaft the engine compartment. When lifting the
hatch for checking engine oil level, make it a rule to
have a look into the bilges, and see that they are free
from any water. (Be aware of the fact that it is
necessary for proper functioning of the propeller
shaft stuffing box that the gland is lubricated by
small amounts of water. Consequently, some water
must always be allowed to drip into the hull through
the stuffing box.)
Pumping a few strokes with the manual pump in the
cockpit will empty the bilges quickly.
In the Version B a shower is fitted in the toilet
compartment. This shower drains directly to the
bilges. As a consequence of this arrangement the
automatic bilge pump is mounted. The automatic
switch of this pump will, however, not activate the
pump until a certain amount of water is present. If
the automatic switch fails to work, this pump can
also be activated by switching ON the bilge pump
switch in the switch panel (paragraph 3.5).
If more water than what is to be expected from the
stern gland and the shower collects in the bilges,
pump dry and check for leakages immediately.
(See chapter 4, paragraph 2 e).
Plate 12
Manual Bilge Pump in Cockpit Coaming
Plate 13
Automatic, Electric Bilge Pump — Version B only
A) Pump housing
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