Everglades 230 DC 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Drainage Systems
When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be
drained by a garboard drain located in the transom
near the bottom of the hull. The plug should be
removed whenever the boat is hauled out of the
water and installed just prior to launching. It is
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
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, Sink and Storage
Compartment Drains
Cockpit Storage Compartment
The cockpit storage compartment below the cock-
pit sole between the helm and passenger seats
drains to the bilge. The storage compartment
hatch drain rail channels water away from the stor-
age compartment and to overboard drain system.
Baitwell
The baitwell drain and overflow drain by gravity to
a thru-hull fitting in the hull above the waterline.
Baitwell Drain
Garboard Drain
Cockpit Storage Compartment