Jeanneau NC14, Owner'S Manual

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5.4.2 Bilge pumps and drainage
General points
- The inner moulding of the hull has channelling: the drainage channels. The drainage
channels allow the water to drain down to the lowest point in the boat, where it can be
discharged. So it is important to allow the water to flow freely down to this lowest point of the
boat, which includes.
- Regularly cleaning the lowest point of the boat and the drainage channels.
Manual bilge pump
The manual bilge pump is in the cockpit (Ref 1).
The bilge pump lever is located close to it (Ref 2).
(See the setting up diagram on the following page).
Operation:
I- Put the lever on the manual bilge pump.
II- Repeatedly work the lever up and down to its fullest extent.
The manual bilge pump lever must remain accessible at all times.