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Transom plugs should be opened only when the boat is ashore.
Removing the plugs allows additional drainage of the bilge
system. The transom plugs must always be secured tightly in
place prior to launching the boat into the water. Failure to do so
will allow water to intrude into the bilge system and may result in
serious injury or death as a result of the boat sinking.
The sea strainer should be checked before each outing. See the
Care and Maintenance section of this Owner’s Manual for details
on how to properly inspect it. As equipped, the strainer operates
automatically and does not require a switch or gauge to monitor.
Regular maintenance however is important.
SPECIAL NOTE: Because the bilge pump operates even when
the boat is shut OFF to prevent excessive water on board, if the
pump runs fairly frequently, which causes the battery(ies) to
fully discharge. This is a signal that the boat is either taking on
too much water from a leak or that the boat is being left in the
water for periods that are too long. Anytime the battery is low or
discharged, properly recharge it prior to operation.
Center drain pie-hole lids
should be secured prior to
boat operation. It is possible
to misdirect and cross-thread
the pie-hole when reinstalling.
Retry until the lid is secure,
level with the deck. Additional
water from the deck may intrude
if the lid is not secured, and
individuals on-board could injure
themselves if they misstep in
the area of the center drain.
Bilge pumps will not operate in either the manual or automatic
mode if the batteries are fully discharged. This condition may
allow excessive water in the hull, which can damage or sink the
boat. Make frequent checks of the battery charge and bilge pump
function when the boats are moored and exposed to the elements.
Sea Strainer Bilge Pump