Twist the cap off the fitting and attach a standard garden hose to the fitting. The small lever on the
washdown fitting needs to be in the open position to allow water to flow through the fitting.
Bilge Pump
The 1100-gph bilge pump and float switch are installed as far
aft as possible in the bilge and both are accessible via the
hatch installed in the motor well. There are 2 steps in
properly checking the bilge pump. First, turn the bilge pump
on at the instrument panel by pressing the bilge pump switch
to the on or forward position. When the bilge pump switch is
in the on position, the switch light should be illuminated. To
check and see if the bilge pump is operating, open the bilge
hatch over the bilge pump and listen to hear the bilge pump
running.
Float Switch
Bilge Pump
Second, turn the bilge pump off at the instrument panel and check the bilge pump float switch. The bilge
pump is equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted in close proximity to the
pump. As long as your boat is equipped with an operable battery, the pump will operate automatically
when water is present in the area. The float switch is equipped with two plastic knobs located on either
side of the switch. Turn either one of the knobs to raise the float to engage the bilge pump. If the pump
comes on, the automatic float is operating properly. It is recommended that you check the operation of
each automatic float switch monthly.
If for some reason the indicator light on your bilge pump switch comes on, check your bilge for water. It is
not uncommon for rain water or water from washing your boat to accumulate in the bilge. Standing water
will activate the automatic float that is connected to the bilge pump. If you notice your pump running
frequently during your day on the water, you should check the thru hull fittings, hose connections, etc. for
any possible leaks.
Keep the bilge area clean and free from debris that could clog ports or inhibit float movement. Also, keep
the battery (starboard) that provides power to the bilge pump charged. If the battery is not charged and
flooding occurs, the boat could swamp causing damage and possible loss of life or property.
Casting Deck - Insulated Fish Box/Storage Box
Your boat is equipped with a casting deck that has two storage boxes that can be used for semi dry
storage of your gear. These two storage boxes are insulated so they can also be used as additional
fishboxes.
Note: The two casting deck storage boxes are plumbed to gravity drain via a thru hull on
the side of the boat. They are not plumbed to the fishbox pump.
Fuel
/
Oil Systems
Fuel Fill Fitting
The vented fuel fill fitting is labeled “Gas” or “Fuel”
and is located approximately amidships on the
starboard gunwale. Twist the cap to open the fitting.
The cap is connected to the fitting by a chain or cable
so that it will not fall into the water and/or get lost. Be
careful not to pump fuel into any other fitting on the
vessel. While you are filling the tank, fuel entering the
tank pushes air in the tank out through the fuel vent.
Note: Never pump fuel into any fitting, opening or access on the boat unless it is labeled
“Gas” or “Fuel”.
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