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Garboard Drain Plug
The garboard drain plug is the small metal plug located
at the lowest point on the hull, at the bottom of the
transom right above the keel. The drain has been
designed so that it can be loosened by hand while the
hull is out of the water for draining. This allows the plug
to stay in contact with the surrounding frame so you’ll
never misplace or lose it. You can completely remove the
insert by pulling back and continue turning in a counter-clockwise motion. It is
manufactured with a rubber seal in place to ensure your bilge is watertight. Always
make sure before putting the boat in the water that this plug is hand tightened firmly.
Excess water in the bilge may be an indication of a problem with this plug or the
automatic bilge pump.
Bilge
Bilge
The bilge of your Pathfinder should always be checked before and after a launch. It can
be accessed through the bilge access hatch located on the center aft section of the boat
(see picture below). While checking the bilge, note that a small amount of water in the
bilge is normal. However, a large amount of water or any signs of fuel or oil requires
immediate attention.
If such a situation exists, the boat should be taken to a
certified marine technician immediately. Never pump fuel or oil overboard
while your boat is in the water.
Large quantities of water in the bilge may be an indication of a leak or that the bilge
pump and/or automatic float switch is not functioning properly due to a jam, clog or
electrical issue. The automatic float switch is wired to the 24-hour side of the battery
switch through the “BILGE”
breaker on the battery switch panel. When functioning
properly, the float switch activates the bilge pump to pump water overboard once water
in the bilge reaches a level that submerges the switch.
If the bilge pump does not come on when the float switch is submerged, attempt to
manually turn it on through your switch panel. If the bilge pump comes on and
evacuates the water, it is clear that the float switch is not functioning properly. If the
bilge pump does not come on via the switch panel, check the breaker on the battery
switch panel to see if a breaker has been tripped. If the breaker has been tripped, reset it
Drain
Plug
