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Plumbing Systems
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battery switch is in the ON position. Breakers
for both the manual and the automatic bilge
functions are located on the DC MDP.
Bilge pump (typical)
The manual pump is connected to a high
bilge water alarm that operates from the
starboard engine battery. Should the house
battery become discharged or the automatic
bilge pump fail, high water in the bilge will
activate the alarm, then the manual bilge
pump will be activated and the boat’s horn
will sound.
Activate the manual bilge pump briefly each
time the boat is used to ensure pumps are
operating properly. There is a delay built
into the switch before the pump will activate.
Refer to the bilge pump owner’s manual for
more information.
Inspect the bilge areas frequently for evi-
dence of excessive water. Continuous oper-
ation of the bilge pump can indicate that there
is excess water in the bilge. Test the bilge
pump at regular intervals. Debris can also
prevent the pump from operating or make it
operate continuously. Make sure no debris is
blocking the bilge pump float.
Bilge pumps and bilge pumping systems are
not designed for damage control. Continuous
operation of the bilge can mean a leak or a
drain plug is installed incorrectly; make sure
all drain plugs are installed.
Excess water in the bilge area will adversely
affect the handling and maneuverability of the
boat and can cause personal injury. DO NOT
allow the bilge pump to operate after all the
water has been cleared from the bilge area,
or damage to the pump will occur. When
water has been cleared, turn OFF the BILGE
switches at the forward helm.
When the boat is out of the water, the bilge
can be drained by unplugging the thru-hull
drain located in the transom, near the bot-
tom of the hull. It is important to check the
drain plug regularly to make sure it is tight. A
loose drain plug will allow sea water to enter
the bilge and cause the boat to sink. Check
the drain plug frequently to make sure it is
secure.
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.
NOTICE
!
The US federal water pollution con-
trol act prohibits the discharge of oil
or oily waste into or upon the navi-
gable waters of the United States or
the waters of the contiguous zone if
such discharge causes a film or sheen
upon, or a discoloration of the surface
of the water, or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the surface of the
water. Violators are subject to a pen-
alty of $10,000.