PURSUIT 3000 EXPRESS, Owner'S Manual

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3000 EXPRESS
7.9 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to
remove debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop and radar arch leg drain
holes. This is especially important just before
winter lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainers of debris and check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump switch for proper operation. This is accomplished
by inserting a stiff wire or small rod through one of the slots in the float chamber of the pump
and lifting the float switch until the pump is activated. You can also use a garden hose to flood
the bilge until the water level is high enough to activate the pump.
• Flush all gravity drains with freshwater to keep them clean and free flowing.
• Clean and inspect the shower and cabin sink drain sump system. Remove accumulated debris
and flush with freshwater. Frequently test the automatic pump switches for proper operation.
• Clean and flush the fishbox and cooler storage boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner and
freshwater after each use to keep them clean and fresh.
• Operate the thru hull valves once a month and service as required.
Note: All drains and pumps must be properly winterized before winter lay-up.
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN MARINE DRAIN SYS-
TEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY RESULT.
TO KEEP THE CABIN FREE OF FUMES, VAPORS AND WATER, ALWAYS RE-
PLACE AND PROPERLY SECURE THE CABIN DRAIN PLUG IN THE CABIN SOLE
AFTER DRAINING.
7-4
Shower and Cabin Drain
Sump Pump