needed. The pump discharges water overboard through a fitting located above the
waterline near the transom.
The pump is designed to pump water containing a variety of debris, but can
become clogged by excessive solid matter. If the pump should fail to prime itself after
several strokes, check to see that the pick-up hose is positioned properly, then check the
pump body for debris. The rubber diaphragm may be removed by loosening the screw
which holds the stainless steel clamp. Inspect the pump body for foreign material and
gently lift the intake and outlet flapper valves to determine that they are clear.
Reassemble the pump and continue pumping.
It is wise to pump the bilge before casting off and again on returning to see if the
boat is taking on unusual amounts of water.
Note: If you decide to have an electric bilge pump installed, be sure to consult an
expert on the wiring and plumbing of that piece of equipment.
2.5 Plumbing Systems
The plumbing systems on your yacht are simple and functional. The fresh water
system consists of water tank(s), hoses and foot pump(s). The scupper and drain system
consists of cockpit and sink drains.
2.5-1 Fresh Water Tanks
The Intrepid 9 Meter is equipped with a 30 gallon water tank located under the
port main cabin berth. The water fill is located amidships outboard of the hanging
locker on deck.
The Intrepid 35 is equipped with two (2) 30 gallon polypropylene tanks located
under the main cabin berths, port and starboard. The water fills for these tanks
are deck mounted. All Intrepid installed water tanks have a vent hose that also
serves as an overflow to the bilge. Water is fed from these tanks to manual
pumps at the sinks through PVC hose.
If water is left standing in tanks for extended periods of time, it may adopt an
unappetizing odor and appearance. If flushing the tanks does not eliminate this
problem, a mild solution of baking soda may be used. After letting the baking
soda stand for several hours, the tank and water system should be flushed
thoroughly before refilling with fresh water.
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