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7.7 Cabin Drains

The galley and head sink drain by gravity to overboard thru hulls located in the hull sides just

above the waterline. The shower and air conditioner condensate are drained by a sump pump

system. The sump system is located in the bilge and accessed through a hatch below the aft berth

in the cabin. An automatic float switch in the sump controls the pump. The pump is protected

by the midship sump circuit breaker in the TABS. The sump is activated whenever the batteries

are connected. The sump has a removable hatch to allow the system to be inspected and serviced.

It is essential that the sump system be inspected periodically and any accumulated debris

removed. Manually activate the system to verify operation.

The drain thru hull fittings for the sump pump and the sink drains are equipped with PVC ball

valves that are always open under normal operating conditions. In the event of an emergency,

the valves can be closed to prevent sea water from entering the boat through the shower sump

or drain system. The drain valve for the sump pump is located in the bilge below the starboard

side of the aft berth. The valves for the head and galley sinks are located at the thru hull fitting

for each drain. It is important to check and operate the valves at least annually to make sure they

are in good condition and operating properly. Please review the drainage schematic to become

familiar with the location of the sump pump and gravity drain thru hull valves.

7.8 Rope Locker Drains

The rope locker drains overboard through a special drain fitting located in the hull side at the

bottom of the rope locker. It is important to inspect the drain frequently to remove any

accumulated debris.

7.9 Drainage System Maintenance

It is essential that the following items be done periodically to maintain proper drainage of your

boat:

• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove debris that can block water drainage.

• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is especially important just before winter lay-up.

• Clean the bilge pump and automatic float switch strainers of debris and check the bilge for

foreign material that can cause the automatic switch to malfunction.

• Frequently test the rear automatic bilge pump switch for proper operation. This is

accomplished by turning the knob on the side of the float chamber and lifting the float switch

until the pump is activated. You can also use a garden hose to flood the bilge until the water

level is high enough to activate the pump.

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