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Miscellaneous
1. Bilge pumps and Shower sump pump
- There are two bilge pumps (see following
diagrams). Both with automatic float switches and manual switches. The manual
switches are located on the main auxiliary panel. The automatic switches are wired
directly to the auxiliary batteries and have a fuse located in the battery panel.
The aft bilge pump is located underneath the engine. The forward bilge pump is
located under the cockpit sole port side, just forward of the holding tank.
The shower sump pump is located under the floor of the head and is accessible by
lifting the drain cover. This pump can only be turned on if the fresh water pump is on.
The switch for the sump pump is in the head on the port locker.
2. Folding Propeller
- The Dragonfly 1000 has a Gori, two bladed, folding propeller.
This propeller was chosen due to its extremely low drag. While motoring, the propeller
automatically unfolds into the power mode.
To fold the propeller for sailing
, first
shut the engine off, put the engine in gear and then back into neutral.
3. Stuffing Box
- The stuffing box (accessible through the aft locker) is a dripless type
made by Deep Sea Seals. The stuffing box should be bled (as per its' instruction
manual) every time the boat is returned to water or when the boat has not been used
for a long time.
4. Steering Cables
-
See following diagram.
