Crevalle Boats 24 Bay, Owner'S Manual

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Drainage System
9.9 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to
remove debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the T-Top and leaning post frame and
leg drain holes. This is especially important
just before winter lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainers of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switches for proper operation.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free flowing.
• Clean and flush the fishbox, forward rod
lockers and storage boxes with soap or a bilge
cleaner and fresh water after each use to keep
them clean and fresh.
• Clean and flush the release wells and baitwell
with fresh water after each use to keep them
clean and fresh.
Notice:
Never use soap or any type of cleaning so-
lution when flushing the release wells and
baitwell. Residue from soap and cleaning
solutions can kill live bait and fish.
• Operate all seacock valves at least once a
month to keep them operating properly.
Notice:
All drains and pumps must be properly win -
terized before winter lay-up.
CAUTION
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN MARINE
DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HOSES AND
FITTINGS MAY RESULT.