Boston Whaler 20 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Bilge Pump
The bilge pump power circuit is wired directly to the
battery side of the engine battery OFF-ON switch.
The bilge pump system has an uninterruptible supply
of power that is not affected by the position of the
engine battery OFF-ON switch.
The uninterruptible bilge pump power circuit is pro-
tected by a 15-amp blade fuse. The fuse is located in
a water-proof holder that is within seven inches of the
engine battery OFF-ON switch.
Your boat has an 1100 gallon per hour (GPH) bilge
pump located in the aft bilge. Pump operation is con-
trolled by a rocker switch located on the helm station
switch panel and a mechanical float switch located
next to the bilge pump. The mechanical float switch
senses water in the bilge and will turn on the bilge
pump when the rocker switch is in the AUTO position.
The bilge pump and mechanical float switch can be
serviced through an access plate in the engine splash-
well. The bilge pump discharges water on the star-
board side, just forward of the transom.
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CAUTION
Test your bilge pump and float switch before
each mission. Manually activate the float
switch when the rocker switch is in the AUTO
position and verify pump operation. Clear away
any debris that might restrict the pump or float
switch.