Edgewater Networks Center Console 228, Owner Assistance Manual

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7/Drainage System
7.1 General
All water drains from your EdgeWater 228CC by gravity. Your boat is self-bailing at rest. It is
important to check drains frequently to make sure they are clear and free flowing. Review the
schematic in the Appendix and become familiar with the location of each thru-hull drain.
7.2 Drain System Maintenance
Essential tasks must be done periodically to maintain your boat’s ability to drain in adverse
conditions.
Clean cockpit drains to remove debris or other foreign objects that could prevent boat from
draining properly.
Check bilge area for debris and foreign material, which can cause automatic switches to
malfunction.
Flush drains to keep free flowing and clean.
7.3 Cockpit Drains
Your EdgeWater 228CC drains aft thru two cockpit drains located at the aft deck area. The deck
is designed to take water from other draining parts of the boat such as the forward lockers and
cup-holders and drain it overboard. These should be checked periodically to make sure they are
clear running and free from debris. When washing the boat down after use, use a hose nozzle
with a high-pressure stream to make sure they are free running.
7.4 Transom Bilge
Your EdgeWater 228CC has a hull bilge where the raw water pump and automatic bilge pump are
located. The bilge pump is designed with an internal float so that it automatically turns on if the
water in the sump rises, or a momentary switch on the panel may also activate it. This pump
should be periodically checked to make sure it is working properly and that the drain screen is
clear. To check the pump, squeeze the pump sides and lift it from the base, which is fastened to
the hull. The screen will be easily seen and if there is debris, it may be cleaned and replaced.
Replace the pump assembly and check its operation by turning on the momentary switch on the
helm switch panel.
When the boat is out of the water it may be drained by a thru hull drain located at the bottom of
the transom. This drain has a brass plug that may be removed with a ½” wrench. This plug should
be periodically checked for tightness.
Note: The bilge sump area should be checked for oil before operating the bilge pump. The
discharge of oil from a bilge area is illegal and is subject to a fine. 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.
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