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Systems
BILGE/DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Regal boats are designed with a drainage system so water can be moved
to the bilge from the deck where it can exit hull side via a thru-hull
tting. It is important to keep all drains clear of debris so when a wave
oods the deck of the boat, all water will leave in an effective manner.
The bilge pump is used to remove any accumulated bilge water. It sends
the water through a hose and a hull tting to the outside sea water. Even
with the switch in the OFF position, the bilge pump will automatically
activate through a oat switch located near the pump itself. This feature
is especially useful when the vessel is moored and vacant. When excess
water causes the oat switch to rise, the pump activates in the automatic
position and a red icon lights up on the switch bottom. The operator
should monitor this icon periodically while operating the vessel. If the
light activates, stop the vessel and investigate the problem. Check the
bilge pump before each outing and remove any foreign objects caught
in the oat switch or bilge pump grating. Never run the bilge pump
in a dry mode since it may shorten the pump life. The bilge pump is
energized, even with the battery switch turned to the OFF position.
Monitor your bilge pump condition to keep your vessel from sinking
due to taking on large amounts of water. Debris should be cleared from
the impeller regularly. Inspect the condition of the impeller and replace
the impeller as necessary. To gain access to the impeller, the pump must
be disassembled from the bilge pump grate. Simply push the tabs of
the grate inward towards the bilge pump, while simultaneously pulling
up on the bilge pump. This locking mechanism functions much like a
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