AVIARA OWNERS MANUAL / 158
Bilge System, Center
Drain, Sea Strainers
and Scuppers
Bilge pumps will not operate in either the manual or automatic
mode if the batteries are fully discharged. This condition may allow
excessive water into the hull which can damage or sink the boat.
Make frequent checks of battery charge and bilge pump function
when boats are moored and exposed to the elements.
Models
All
Purpose
Water inevitably intrudes into any boat. Aviara boats are
designed to expel the water via the bilge system using bilge
pumps. Bilge pump sensors allow the system to pump water
overboard either automatically or manually. Because the bilge
is located in the lowest portion of the boat’s hull, it is not
always readily apparent to individuals on-board whether there
is water in the bilge or not. To allow operators the opportunity
to manually verify water levels in the bilge, access plates or
access doors are built into every model.
Stern drive or generator equipped boats have sea strainers
installed to assist in keeping debris out of the engine.
Location
The bilge lines and pumps are beneath the decks. Sea strainers
are located in front of the engine. Scuppers, where equipped,
are located on the lowest point of the deck. Bilge pump-out
locations are on the side of the boat. Depending on the model,
the pump-out may be on the bow or the gunnel. See Model
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