3000 EXPRESS
7.7 Shower and Cabin Sink Drains
The shower and cabin sinks are drained from the
boat by a sump pump system connected to the
shower and sink drains. All 3000 Express models
are equipped with a separate sump pump for the
head and galley sink drains located in the cabinet
below the head compartment sink and another
sump pump for the shower and air conditioner
located in the bilge and accessed through a hatch
under the cabin steps.
An automatic float switch in the sump controls the pump. The pump is protected by the shower
sump pump “Push to Reset” circuit breaker in the panel. After showering, let the cold water flow
for a period of time to flush the drainage system of soap residue. The sump has a removable hatch
to allow the system to be inspected and serviced. It is essential that the sump system be inspected
periodically and any accumulated debris removed.
A drain plug in the cabin sole is provided to drain water that may accumulate on the cabin floor.
This plug keeps the engine compartment isolated from the cabin and should be removed only to
drain water from the cabin floor and reinstalled when the draining is complete.
7.8 Rope Locker Drains
The rope locker drains overboard through a special drain fitting located in the hull side at the bottom
of the rope locker. It is important to inspect the drain frequently to remove any accumulated debris.
7.9 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done periodically to maintain proper drainage of your boat:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop and radar arch leg drain holes. This is especially important just before winter
lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainers of debris and check the bilge for foreign material that can cause
the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump switches for proper operation.
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Shower and Cabin Drain
Sump Pump
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