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22 KODIAK

7.2 Bilge Drainage

The bilge pump is activated both manually, by a switch in the

helm station, and automatically by a float switch built into the

pump. The automatic float switch remains activated when the

battery switch is in the “OFF” position. 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 pump. The discharge of oil from the

bilge is illegal and subject to a fine.

When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be drained by a thru hull drain located in the transom

near the bottom of the hull. The plug should be removed whenever the boat is hauled out of the

water and installed just prior to launching. It is important to check the drain plug regularly to make

sure it is tight.

A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEAWATER TO ENTER THE BILGE AND COULD

CAUSE THE BOAT TO SINK. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE DRAIN PLUG

FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

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 DISCHARGE 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 MANUFACTURE OF THE

BOAT. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THESE BULKHEADS SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS.

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Bilge Pump

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