OWNER’S MANUAL
GOLDFISH 50 OCEAN
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11. SAFETY
11.1
FLOODING
The inner hull of Goldfish 50 Ocean is pressure tested to ensure stability and buoyancy even if the boat
is flooded. Therefore, it is of vital importance that any modifications that will lead to puncturing of the
inner hull is communicated to and carried out by Goldfish Boat AS.
WARNING
To minimize the risk of flooding of cargo holds; always keep the hatches properly
closed when under way in rough weather or at planing speeds.
11.2
BILGE PUMPS AND BAILING
The Goldfish 50 Ocean has 3 bilge pumps for automatic and manual bailing:
TYPE:
CAPACITY:
LOCATION:
Whale / electrical
66 l/min
Engine compartment
Whale / electrical
66 l/min
Accommodation area
Whale / manual
48 strokes / min
Engine compartment
The primarily function of the bilge pumps is to drain water from the recess. It is a fully automatic bilge
pump featuring a low profile design for narrow bilges or small spaces. It has solid state switching - no
moving parts - so is unaffected by wave motion. The bilge pump can be turned on manually by pressing
the bilge pump switch on the instument panel.
NOTE:
Even if the main battery switch is in the OFF position the pump will automatically pump out water
from the bilge.
WARNING
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage control.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Check the function of the bilge pumps at regular intervals. Clear pump inlets from
debris.
