PURSUIT OS 335, Owner'S Manual

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OS 335
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DO NOT RUN THE LIVEWELL PUMP DRY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AS DAMAGE TO
THE PUMP WILL RESULT.
5.5 Drainage
GENERAL
All water is drained by gravity to overboard thru-hull fittings located in the hull sides above the waterline.
Some of the drain thru-hull fittings are equipped with ball valves that are always open under normal operating
conditions. In the event of an emergency, the valves can be closed to prevent sea water from entering the
boat through the drainage system. It is important to check and operate the drain valves at least monthly to
make sure they are in good condition and operating properly. You also should check the drain system
frequently to ensure it is free flowing and that the hoses on the thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.
Please review the drainage schematic to become familiar with the location of the thru-hull drain valves.
SITUATIONS REQUIRING ONE OR MORE DRAIN VALVES TO BE CLOSED CAN BE PO-
TENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE BOAT AND YOUR CREW. IF THIS OCCURS, DISTRIB-
UTE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES TO THE CREW AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING NOTIFYING THE COAST GUARD, UNTIL THE PROB-
LEM IS FOUND AND CORRECTED.
COCKPIT DRAINS
Your Pursuit has two 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 drain system.
BILGE DRAINAGE
The bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge and under the aft berth. All bilge pumps pump water out of
thru-hulls located above the waterline in the hull. A high water bilge alarm monitors excessive bilge water
levels and signals a high water condition through a visual and audible alarm. See Electrical Systems
for additional information on bilge pump and high water bilge alarm operations.
THE BILGE PUMPING SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DAMAGE CONTROL.
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 protect 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
automatically. The manual switches are supplied current when the
house battery switch is activated. It is protected by a breaker on
the helm breaker panel.
Bilge Pump