Dougherty Everglades 273CC, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Equipment
The fishbox is drained by a macerator pump
activated by a switch in the helm switch panel.
Be sure to monitor the water level in the fishbox
closely during pump out operations and turn the
pump off as soon as pumping is complete. The
pump could be damaged if it is allowed to run dry
for more than 30 seconds. The fish Box should be
pumped out and cleaned after each use. Refer to
the Drainage Systems chapter for more informa-
tion on the fishbox system.
Bow Seats and Storage Compartments
There are two storage compartments located in
the bow below the port and starboard seats. They
are equipped with gas charged hatch springs that
hold them in the open or closed position and drain
overboard by gravity through fittings in the hull
sides. Drain plugs can be inserted in each drain
fitting to control drainage or isolate the compart -
ments from the seawater.
Rod storage racks are integrated into each com-
partment. Special pads on each compartment
hatch secure the rods in the racks when the hatch
is closed. Always make sure the rods are properly
secured in the racks with the rod tips forward.
The bow seat cushions are removable and are se-
cured to the hatches or seat base with snaps. The
cushions should be removed and stored in the head
compartment or another safe location out of the
weather when the boat is not being used.
The port and starboard bow seats are equipped
with removable backrest cushions that convert
each bow seat to a forward facing lounge. The
backrest cushions are equipped with support stan-
chions that slide into receivers at the rear of each
seat. The backrests can be removed and stored
when not in use.
To install the backrests, slide the backrest sup-
ports into the receivers and push down firmly until
each support bottoms in the receiver. To remove
the backrests, move the backrest side to side
slightly while simultaneously lifting to slide the
backrest stanchions up and out of the receivers.
Bow Seat Removable Backrest
Bow Seat Storage Compartment/Coolers & Rod Storage
Bow Seats
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