3. BILGE PUMP AND WATER DRAINAGE
The Fantail 217 is equipped with an automatic bilge pump. The pump is located in the bottom of the hull, just underneath the stowable panel.
The pump can be activated manually, by pushing the bilge pump switch located on the control panels or is activated automatically by the accumula-
tion of water and water pressure. See the graphic below.
THERE ARE THREE MAJOR REASONS WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE BOAT:
1. THROUGH CONDENSATION AND EVAPORATION OF WATER
Water can accumulate in the flotation tanks. This happens more frequently in the spring when water is still cold and the air gets warmer. Remove
drain plug (1) from the stern flotation tank located behind the rear seat. See picture above.
2. WATER CAN INFILTRATE THE BOAT BOTTOM THROUGH CRACKS IN THE HULL OR THE KEEL
If this occurs, have your boat checked immediately and repairs done at your nearest service centre.
3. HEAVY STORMS CAN FLOOD THE COCKPIT
Always carry a manual bailing device. Even if the bilge pump has a capacity of 1,000 gallons/hr (4,158 litres/hr), storms can sometimes be very
powerful and flood the cockpit, even when the pump is pumping out water at full capacity.
The water is expulsed by the bilge pump towards the stern through ¾” hose that runs all the way to the tilt compartment. See picture below.
TURN THE BUTTON MANUALLY
TO ACTIVATE THE PUMP
WATER ACCUMULATION AND
PRESSURE WILL AUTOMATICALLY
ACTIVATE THE PUMP
PUMP OUTLET
POINTING TO TRANSOM
TRANSOM
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