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Holding tank system Hallberg-Rassy 64
The manual bilge pump
The manual bilge pump is of a membrane type, which means that no strainer is needed in the bilge.
One condition is, however, that the bilge has to be kept relatively clean. Paper labels and larger objects
must be avoided. During the first time some saw dust and small wood debris will, in spite of scrupulous
pre-delivery cleaning, find their way from hidden pockets to the bilge. The pump can be opened for
cleaning, if needed. Check function of bilge pumps at regular intervals
WARNING! The bilge pumps are not designed for damage control.
The electric bilge pump and the drain pump
An automatic electric bilge pump is convenient but very unreliable. There’s a strainer in the bilge that
can be clogged. From safety- view don't rely on the electric bilge pump.
Regular flushing the bilge with water and detergent and pumping out with the manual pump will help
delaying the clogging of the strainer for the electric bilge pump. If you leave the boat for a long time it
should be shut off. The pump can be opened for cleaning, if needed. The bilge pumps are not designed
for damage control. Check function of bilge pumps at regular intervals
WARNING! The bilge pumps are not designed for damage control.
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