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Pressure relieve valves
All our vessels are Qitted with pressure relief valves, unless otherwise speciQied by the client. This gives
you peace of mind as well as ensuring problem free boating. Periodic checking to see if your valves are
not leaking and functioning properly is important.
Draining:
BILGE PUMPS
Bilge pumps are used to remove bilge water (the bilge is the lowest compartment inside the hull of
a vessel, where the two sides meet at the bottom). Fuel can mix with the bilge water, therefore,
electric bilge pumps are designed to be non-sparking. Electric bilge pumps are Qitted with Qloat
switches, which turn on the pumps automatically when the bilge Qills to a set level. Because bilge
pumps can fail, a backup pump is recommended. The primary pump should be located at the
lowest point of the bilge, while the secondary pump should be located somewhat higher. This
activates the secondary pump only when the primary pump is overwhelmed and keeps the
secondary pump free of the debris in the bilge that tends to clog the primary pump.
Ballistic
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Rigid InQlatable Boats are standard Qitted with a minimum of 1 automatic 500 GPH
electronic bilge pump unless otherwise speciQied by the client.
HULL DRAINING PLUGS
Ballistic
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Rigid InQlatable boats have one hull draining plug situated in the centre of the lowest
point on your transom. The hull drain plug should be periodically removed to empty any water
between the deck and the hull in all semi rigid ranges. To open, twist anti-clockwise. Never open
the hull drain plug when you are on the water. Make sure your drain plug is closed by turning it
clockwise before launching your craft.
NEVER TRY TO USE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
AS INFLATION / DEFLATION VALVES – THIS
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