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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 pumps charged. If the battery is not charged and
flooding occurs, the boat could swamp causing damage and possible loss of life or property.
Fish Boxes with Macerator Pumps
Your boat is equipped with port and starboard fish boxes with a
total capacity of 125 gallons. Two 5.0 macerator pumps drain the
fish boxes and/or macerate any fish particles. The pumps are
mounted to the outside of the port and starboard aft stringers.
They are easily accessible via the hatches installed on the dive
platform.
As the fish boxes drain, water and/or debris travels to the pump
where any debris is macerated and then pumped overboard.
The fish box macerator pumps operate on individual 2-way rocker switches located on the switch panel.
They are labeled port fishbox pump out and starboard fishbox pump out. To properly operate the fish box
macerator pump, fill one of the fish boxes with water. Then, press the applicable fish box switch on the
switch panel in the forward position to operate the pump. The water and fish particles will be pumped out
of the tub and will be routed through the macerator pump and then overboard via the applicable fish box
thru hull on the side of the boat. When you are finished emptying the fish box, place the fish box switch in
the aft position to turn off the fish box macerator pump. Repeat this process for the other fish box.
Fuel/Oil Systems
Fuel Fill and Fuel Vent
The fuel fill is a stainless steel fitting 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.
The external fuel fill vent is located just below the fuel fill fitting on the outside of the hull, and the gas tank
is vented overboard. While you are filling the tank, fuel entering the tank pushes air in the tank out through
the fuel vent.
Forward bilge
pump with float
switch
Bilge pump 2
(high water pump)
Float switch is
mounted aft of the
port battery tray
Bilge pump 1
with float switch
