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COCKPIT DRAINAGE
Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located in the rear of the cockpit. Water is channeled away from all hatches
by a gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains overboard through the scupper drain system.
HARD TOP
There is a hole drilled in one of the leg bases to prevent water from being trapped within the leg and provide
a wire chase for accessories. A small hole is drilled in the tubing at the base of the other legs, which are not
drilled for a wire chase, that allows water to drain.
BILGE DRAINAGE
The bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge. All bilge
pumps pump water out of thru-hulls located above the
waterline in the hull.
Each bilge pump system consists of two pumps and an
automatic float switch. The float switch activates one
pump that is fully automatic. There is no manual switch
for this pump. "Push to reset" breakers near the battery
switches activate the automatic float switches. Current is
supplied whenever the batteries are connected. The bilge
pump switches in the helm activate the manual bilge
pumps. The float switches do not activate them automati-
cally. The manual switches are supplied current when the
house battery switch is activated. It is protected by a
breaker on the helm panel.
THE MANUAL BILGE PUMP SHOULD BE ACTIVATED BRIEFLY EACH TIME THE BOAT
IS USED. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT IT IS OPERATING PROPERLY. THE AUTOMATIC
SWITCH SHOULD BE MANUALLY ACTIVATED TO VERIFY OPERATION.
Note: See Electrical Systems for additional information on bilge pump operation.
When the boat is out of the water, the bilge can be drained by a thru-hull drain located in the transom near
the bottom of the hull. It is important to check the drain plug regularly to make sure it is tight.
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly removed and properly disposed of before operating the bilge
pump. The discharge of oil from the bilge is illegal and subject to fine.
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEA WATER TO ENTER THE BILGE AND COULD
CAUSE THE BOAT TO SINK. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE DRAIN PLUG
FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Bilge Pump