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Chapter 8: Seafarer 228
The high bilge water alarm is activated by a float switch located beneath the aft rigging lid in the
cockpit floor. This float switch is separate from the bilge pump system and only activates the high
bilge water alarm. The alarm panel (pictured below) provides both audible and visual alert signals.
This panel is located inside the cabin on the aft bulkhead. When activated, the red light on the
switch will be on and a high pitched tone similar to that of an in home smoke detector will sound.
This is the recommended position to leave this switch. With the audible alarm off, the red light will
be the only indication of a high water situation.
Should the high bilge water alarm activate, immediately investigate to determine the source of
water entry. Also, confirm your bilge pumps are working properly. If the situation cannot be quickly
resolved, contact your dealer and remove the boat from the water.
Main Circuit Breaker
There is a 40 A circuit breaker located in the aft starboard rigging compartment. This is the main
breaker protecting the wiring supplying power to the accessory switch panel. If this breaker is
tripped, depressing the red button on the breaker box will reset it.
Seacocks
Ball valve seacocks are installed on the thru hulls for the livewell and washdown. It is necessary
for the seacocks to be in the “open” position for operation. The “open” position is identified by the
orientation of the handle. If the handle is in line or parallel to the body of the valve, the seacock is in
the “open” position. If the handle is perpendicular to the body of the valve, the seacock is in the
“closed” position. For seacocks with arms installed, the “open” position can be obtained by pulling
up on the remote seacock arm attached to the seacock handle. Pushing down on the remote seacock
arm closes the seacock.