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Your boat is equipped with automatic float switches on the bilge pumps. This will enable the
bilge pumps to come on automatically if a significant amount of water accumulates in the bilge. The
switches are wired directly to the batteries and should be inspected frequently to ensure proper
operation. The float switches function independently of the battery select switches and can activate
the bilge pumps with the battery select switches in the “off” position. The bilge pumps are also
equipped with switches at the helm. When the switch is in the “on” position, the pump will run
continuously. When a switch is in the “off” position, the pump is off unless activated by the float
switch. The pumps should not be left on unless someone is monitoring the system and can turn the
pump off when the bilge is dry.
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The aft bilge pump is located under the access plate in the aft rigging lid. The forward bilge
pump is located under the access plate on the floor inside the console.
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To prevent damage to the bilge pump, do not run it dry for a prolonged period of time .
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To operate the cockpit shower, the freshwater switch located on the helm switch panel must be
in the “on” position. Open the cover and pull the shower wand out from the recessed deck fitting.
Depress the button on the back of the wand to spray water. To reinstall the shower wand, gently feed
the hose down through the deck and replace the cover on the deck fitting.
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The compass is located at the helm station in direct view of the operator when navigating the
boat. Follow the compass instructions in your Owners Packet to make compensation adjustments.
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The onboard engine flushing system is used to clean the cooling water passages of your engines
using a garden hose and tap water. To operate this system, do the following steps:
1. Screw the garden hose adapter included in your owner’s manual packet onto a garden hose
that is connected to an external freshwater supply.
Note: The freshwater system on your boat is not a suitable water supply for the engine
flushing system; it will not supply enough water or pressure to properly flush the engines.
2. Next, locate the engine flush panel near the transom door and connect the garden hose to
one of the fittings on the panel. Each fitting is labeled with the corresponding engine.
3. With the engines off, turn on the water supply and let the water flush the passages.
Repeat this process until all engines have been flushed. Follow the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations for duration and frequency of flushing. The water supply does not need to be
turned off before disconnecting the garden hose from a fitting. When flushing the engines when
your boat is in water, tilt the engines up to achieve better results.