PILOT4
Owner’s Manual
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RISK OF FIRE (D)
Fuel and electrics onboard small boats present an inherent fire risk.
Always remove the portable fuel tank from the boat and fill in a well ventilated area, away
from the risk of ignition.
Ensure that all wiring is correctly installed and in good condition.
GENERAL OPERATION
Man-overboard Prevention & Recovery (C)
Care should always be taken when moving around small boats. Crew should restrict
movements to the working deck area and remain seated at all times while underway. Avoid
sudden changes in speed and direction unless in an emergency.
A boarding ladder is provided at the transom. It is the owner’s/operators responsibility to
ensure that the boarding ladder is regularly inspected and maintained.
Bilge Pumping and Bailing (C)
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to have at least one bailer/draw bucket on board,
secured against accidental loss.
Manual Bilge Pump, (if fitted by boat builder)
This craft may be fitted with a manual bilge pump with a maximum output of 49ltrs/min. The
pump is permanently fitted, drawing from the aft bilges, discharging through the port side hull
and being operated from the helm or aft seating.
It is the owners/operators responsibility to regularly check the function and maintenance of
any bilge pumps fitted as recommended by the manufacturer.
Always keep the bilges free from debris and ensure the pump inlet is clear at all times.
Regularly check the bilges for water ingress while operating the craft.
Warning: The capacity of the bilge system is not intended to drain the craft in the case of
damage.
Main Deck Drainage (D)
The main deck is drained from the aft end via a deck drain fitting, flexible hose and through
transom fitting with ball valve located in the aft locker at the transom.
THE BALL VALVE MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES UNLESS THE CRAFT IS
UNDERWAY WHEN IT MAY BE OPENED TO DRAIN THE MAIN DECK. AT NO TIME
SHOULD THE VALVE BE OPENED AND LEFT UNATTENDED, THE DECK WILL FLOOD
IF THE VALVE IS OPENED WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY, SERIOUSLY
REDUCING STABILITY AND MAKING THE BOAT SUSSEPTABLE TO SWAMPING. IF
THE DECK FLOODS, IMMEDIATELY CLOSE THE VALVE AND MANUALLY BAIL THE
WATER FROM THE DECK UNTIL DRY.
The valve is closed by operating the handle until it is aligned across the flow and likewise to
open the valve align the handle with the fl
ow. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure the
safe operation of the deck drain system and that the valve in particular is clear of debris and
tested prior to using the boat. Debris may be cleared from the valve and piping by back
