Scout Boats 275 XSF, Owner'S Manual

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Important: Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thor-
oughly removed and properly disposed
of before operating the bilge pump. The
discharge of oil from the bilge is illegal
and subject to a fine.
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR
OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE
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 PENALTY OF
$10,000.
CERTAIN BULKHEAD AREAS ARE SEALED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. COAST GUARD
REGULATIONS THAT WERE IN EFFECT AT THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THE BOAT. ANY
MODIFICATIONS TO THESE BULKHEADS SHOULD
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S. COAST
GUARD REGULATIONS.
7.5 Fishboxes, Cooler and Storage
Compartment Drains
A large insulated fishbox is located in the port rear of the cock-
pit. The fishboxws are drained overboard by diaphragm pumps
through a drain sleeve out the side of the hull. The fishbox
should be flushed out and cleaned after each use.
The console cooler is drained by gravity overboard. The cooler
is insulated and should be flushed out and cleaned after each
use.
The fishboxes and storage compartment in the bow are in-
sulated and drained by gravity to a thru-hull fitting located
in the hull side above the waterline.
7.6 Water System Drains
The bait sink and livewells are drained by gravity to a thru-hull
fitting in the transom. The overflows in each livewell drain
into the overboard drain system.
7.7 Rope Locker Drains
The rope locker drains overboard thru a small drain hole in bot-
tom of the locker. It is important to inspect the drain frequently
to remove any accumulated debris.
7.8 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 T-top leg drain holes. This is especially impor-
tant 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 switches for
proper operation.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep them clean
and free flowing.
• Clean and flush the fishboxes, coolers and storage boxes
with soap or a bilge cleaner and fresh water after each use
to keep them clean and fresh.
Note: All drains and pumps must be properly winterized
before winter lay-up.
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS
IN MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY
RESULT.