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BOAT SYSTEMS
BILGE
Bilge Pump
A bilge pump is designed to remove excess water which may accumulate in the bilge area. Make sure
the bilge pump is not blocked with debris and is in proper working order. Check the pump screen
occasionally and monitor the stream from the bilge pump outlet. If you recognize a weak stream at the
bilge outlet, this may indicate a blocked pump screen or a poor electrical contact. If you recognize no
stream, this could indicate a blown fuse or a pump malfunction.
Never operate a dry bilge pump or damage to the pump will occur.
Figure 5-2 shows a typical bilge pump system with an automatic float switch.
Figure 5-2
