Crevalle Boats 24 Bay, Owner'S Manual

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Drainage System
WARNING
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEAWATER TO ENTER
THE BILGE, DAMAGING COMPONENTS AND CREATING
A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE DRAIN PLUG FREQUENTLY TO
ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Important:
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly
removed and properly disposed of before op -
erating the bilge pump. The discharge of oil
from the bilge is illegal and subject to a fine.
CAUTION
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS
THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON
THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE
WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF SUCH DISCHARGE
CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON OR A DISCOLORATION
OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER OR CAUSES A SLUDGE
OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF $10,000.
9.5 Baitwell & Release Well Drains
Release Wells
Both release wells are drained by gravity to thru-
hull fittings in the hull sides. The overflow in each
well drains into the overboard drain system.
To drain the release wells, make sure the pumps
are turned off and remove the overflow pipe in
each well.
Baitwell
The baitwell is drained by gravity to a thru-hull
fitting in the hull side. The overflow drains into
the overboard drain system.
To drain the baitwell, make sure the pump is
turned off and remove the drain plug in the bot-
tom of the baitwell.
9.6 Rod Locker/Fishbox Drains
The forward rod lockers and fishbox drain by grav -
ity to thru-hull fittings in each hull side. Make
sure to flush the fishbox and both rod lockers with
freshwater after using the fishbox.
9.7 Cockpit Equipment &
Storage Compartment Drains
Cup Holder Drains
All cup holders in the helm and cockpit areas drain
by gravity to the cockpit sole or to the compart-
ment below the cup holder.
Leaning Post Drains
The storage compartment below the leaning post
seat drains to the cockpit sole. Make sure to
inspect the drain frequently and remove any ac-
cumulated debris.
There is a hole drilled in the leg bases on the
frame to prevent water from being trapped within
the legs. Additional drain holes are drilled in the
tubing to drain other areas as required.
Always make sure the leg drain holes are clear
when the boat is laid up for the winter. Water
trapped inside the legs could freeze and cause
the legs to split.
Below Deck Storage Compartment
The below deck storage compartment in the for-
ward cockpit drains to the bilge. The hatch drain
rail drains by gravity to the overboard drainage
system for the baitwell and fishbox/rod lockers.
9.8 Anchor Locker Drain
The anchor locker drains overboard thru a drain
hole in the bottom of the locker and a thru-fitting
in the hull. It is important to inspect the drain
frequently and remove any accumulated debris.
Rope Locker Drain Fitting