SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
TOPS
Your boat may have a protective covering such as a bimini top or
a hardtop. Tops are subject to severe punishment. Moisture can
promote the formation of mildew, especially if they are dirty.
Wind can strain or damage frames and supports. Salt water can
corrode metal fittings.
Tops or coverings are not to be upright under the
following conditions:
• While under motor power. Hazardous fumes can
collect inside complete canvas enclosure. Death or
serious injury may result. Keep sides and aft
coverings open for ventilation. Read safety
information supplied with the coverings.
• While exposed to high winds. Supporting
framework for coverings such as a bimini top may lift
from mountings. Falling framework can cause injury.
• While trailering. Covering and framework can be
damaged. Falling framework and covering can
obstruct vision of nearby motorists and damage
vehicles. Be sure top is down while trailering your
boat. Do not trailer with cockpit mooring cover
installed.
• While underway. Do not operate at speeds greater
than 15 miles per hour with canvas top up.
BILGE PUMP
Some boats have an automatic bilge pump or pumps. A float
switch inside the pump controls pump operation to remove water
from the bilge. If the pump motor runs but does not remove any
water, the pump intake may be clogged. If no visible debris
is clogging the pump and water is still not being removed,
inspect the discharge hose for kinks or an obstruction.
If water accumulates in the bilge and the float switch fails
to turn on the pump, you can start the pump manually at
the helm. Toggle the bilge pump switch from the AUTO
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