2.5-2
Pumps
The foot operated fresh water pumps located in the galley and head areas are self-
priming. If a pump fails to operate, check first to be certain that there is water in
the tank, and then to see if the hose is kinked or being constricted by some heavy
object. If the hose is clear and the pump still fails to operate, disassemble the
pump and inspect the operation of the internal check valve.
2.5-3
Head
Both the Intrepid 9 Meter and the Intrepid 35 come standard with a marine head
and a 24 gallon bow holding tank with provisions for dockside discharge. An
overboard discharge capability is optional.
Included with the ship’s papers are the operating and maintenance instructions for
the head installed in your boat. Refer to these for any information needed.
2.6
Through-hulls, Valves and Seacocks
The Intrepid is equipped with bronze, flanged through-hull fittings. Valves are
installed immediately adjacent to the through-hull to shut off the flow of water, should a
hose fail.
Before each launching, and every time before the boat leaves its mooring or dock,
you should check to see that the through-hull nuts are tight, that seacocks are working
properly, and that all hose clamps are tight and in good condition. Seacocks are designed
to provide a positive means of stopping the flow of water into the hull should a
connection fail or a hose rupture.
These fittings are the single most important safety devices that affect the
watertight integrity of your boat. Checking them for ease and effectiveness of operation
means making certain that the handles move the full arc they were designed for, and that
sinks, toilets and cockpits drain easily when filled.
2.6-1
Seacocks
Since some holes below the waterline are necessary, seacocks are designed to
open and close these holes reliably. They have been in use for years aboard craft
of all types, and have proven their value many times over.
The seacock is essentially a round tapered bronze shaft with a hole running along
its diameter. It can be rotated from one end in a 90° arc within a pipe junction to
the open or closed position. The seacock is least likely to jam open with seaweed
or other foreign matter.
Routine maintenance of seacocks calls for disassembling them when the boat is
out of the water, applying a waterproof grease to all friction-bearing parts and
reassembling. When disassembling seacocks, do so one at a time as the
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