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2470 WALKAROUND

7.3 Bilge Drainage

The stern bilge pump is activated both manually, by a

switch in the helm station, and automatically by a float

switch located next to the pump in the bilge. The

automatic float switch remains activated when the

battery switch is in the “OFF” position.

A forward bilge pump is installed in the center of the bilge below the cockpit and just aft of the

cabin bulkhead. The pump moves water out through a fitting near the water line on the hull side.

The pump is completely automatic and there is no manual switch in the panel. It will cycle to check

for bilge water every few minutes for approximately 2 seconds. If the pump senses water, it will

continue to pump until the water is completely discharged, if it does not sense water, it will

immediately shut off. The electrical drain during the check cycle is negligible and will not affect

the battery condition under normal circumstances. The pump is always supplied current when the

batteries are connected and is protected by a circuit breaker located in the rear breaker panel.

Note: The bilge pumps will start automatically when there is sufficient water in the bilge

to activate the automatic switch. The automatic circuit is always supplied current

when the batteries are connected.

All bilge pumps pump water out of thru hulls located above the waterline in the hull.

Note: See Electrical Systems for additional information on bilge pump operation.

IMPORTANT: Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly removed and properly

disposed of before operating the bilge pumps. The discharge of oil from

the bilge is illegal and subject to a fine.

THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE

OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE

UNITED STATES OR THE WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF SUCH DIS-

CHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON, OR A DISCOLORATION OF THE

SURFACE OF THE WATER, OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMULSION BENEATH THE

SURFACE OF THE WATER. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF

$5,000.

CERTAIN BULKHEAD AREAS ARE SEALED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. COAST

GUARD REGULATIONS THAT WERE IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF MANUFAC-

TURE OF THE BOAT. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THESE BULKHEADS SHOULD BE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS.

Bilge Pump with Auto Float Switch

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