KINGFISHER
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
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WATER AND PLUMBING
Bilge Pumps:
NOTE: The bilge pump will only reduce the water level to 3/4” from the bottom of
the hull. Some water will always be left in the bottom of the hull. Do not run the
bilge pump dry for prolonged periods of time. Never depend upon an automatic
system as the only guarantee to keep water out of your boat, periodical manual
checking of the bilge water level must be done. Bilge pumps should always be
checked for correct operation each time the boat is operated.
There are 2 bilge pumps located in the stern portion of the bilge directly behind the fuel
tank. The first of these two bilge pumps is located at the lowest point of the bilge, below
the battery trays. The second pump is inst
alled approximately 3” up the side of one of
the main stringers behind the fuel tank. This bilge pump is installed as a back up
emergency pump. If the pump located in the bilge becomes clogged or malfunctions,
the second back up pump will kick in if the bilge water level rises and trips its float
switch.
NOTE
: The second bilge pump location is designed to minimize the possibility of the
pump becoming clogged with foreign objects and debris that may accumulate in the
bilge of the boat.
In a 28’ or 30’ Kingfisher there is a third bilge pump located under the rear step in the
main cabin of the boat. This third pump can be accessed by lifting up the hinged cabin
step. This pump clears bilge water from inside the cabin. It is important not to forget to
clean out all bilge pumps and check for correct operation as part of your pre-trip safety
check.
Cabin Bilge Pump