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Middle position – All lights are off.
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Back/Aft position – Anchor light is on; the bow lights and gauge lights are off.
3 Cockpit
Lights - Your 35 Express is equipped with cockpit/courtesy lights in
the cockpit area. The lights have LED (light emitting diode) bulbs with a
lifespan of approximately 10,000 hours. To activate the lights, depress the
switch to the up or forward position. The lights give off a soft warm light
which should not affect your night vision, but will still provide you with
enough light to move around your cockpit safely in low visibility conditions.
4 Bilge
Lights – Two bilge lights are mounted on the port and starboard stringers to illuminate the
bilge area when you are working on your boat in low visibility conditions. To activate the lights,
depress the switch to the up or forward position. Make sure to leave switch in the off or down
position when the bilge lights are not in use.
5 Courtesy
Light - To activate the cabin courtesy light, which is located behind
the cabin stairs, depress the switch to the up or forward position. This is a
LED (light emitting diode) light with an approximate life span of 10,000
hours. This light should be left on when using the vessel in low visibility
conditions. The Courtesy Light should have no effect on your night vision. It
can also be left on during the night as you would a night-light
6 Baitwell
Light - To activate the baitwell light, depress the switch to the up or forward position.
This will activate the LED (light emitting diode) light inside your baitwell tub. It is a soft white
light that will keep your bait moving and lively. It will also help you locate your bait on those
early morning or late night fishing trips. To turn the light off, simply depress the switch to the
down or aft position.
7, 8, 9 Bilge Pumps (Bilge 1, Bilge 2, Fwd) - Your 35 Express is equipped with 3 bilge pumps.
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Bilge 1 and bilge 2 are both 1500 gph bilge pumps and they are located side by
side in the bilge. Bilge 1 is installed on the starboard side and Bilge 2 is
installed on the port side. If your vessel is equipped with the optional generator,
the bilge pumps will be installed just forward of the unit.
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Fwd Bilge - This 1100 gph pump is located and accessible via the hinged panel under
the mattress in the mid berth.
All bilge pumps are wired automatic to the battery and have a manual override located at the
switch panel on the console. The automatic float switches are wired directly to the
Starboard
battery terminals through breakers or inline fuses. Circuit breakers for the main and forward
pumps are located at the helm next to the manual switches.
Keep the bilge area clean and free from debris that could clog ports or inhibit float movement.
Also, keep the battery (starboard) that provides power to the bilge pumps charged. If the battery
is not charged and flooding occurs, the boat could swamp causing damage and possible loss of
life or property.
Depressing the applicable bilge pump Switch (Bilge 1, Bilge 2 or Fwd) to the up or forward
position activates the corresponding bilge pump.
If for some reason the indicator light on one of your bilge pump switches comes on, check your
bilge for water. It is not uncommon for rain water or water from washing your boat to
accumulate in the bilge. Standing water will activate the automatic float that is connected to the
bilge pump. If you notice your pump running frequently during your day on the water, you
should check the thru hull fittings, hose connections, etc. for any possible leaks.