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Cockpit / Deck Drains
There are two (2) cockpit/deck drains in the aft area of the cockpit
that allow excess water in the cockpit to drain overboard via thru
hulls on each side of the boat. To ensure that there is no
blockage in any of the hoses connected to the drains, it is
recommended that you occasionally run water through each of the
cockpit drains and visually inspect the thru hulls to verify that
water flows freely and that there is no blockage. To trouble shoot,
check the hoses for leaks and make certain that all hose
connections are secure.
Drain Plug
Before launching the boat, always make sure that the drain plug has been installed in the fitting on the
transom at the keel. If your boat is being transported, remove the drain plug once the boat is secured on
the trailer so that any excess water can be drained via the fitting. Never remove the drain plug when the
boat is sitting static in the water.
If you live in an area where it snows and you are storing your boat on a lift during the winter, make sure
that you remove the drain plug. When the snow melts, if the float switch for the bilge pump happens to
fail, it could flood the bilge and damage electrical components in the bilge.
Thru Hull Fittings
Thru hull fittings provide overboard drainage. The following photos indicate the source of drainage for
each of the thru hulls.
