Owner`s manual

2670 Cuddy Console

7.4 Bilge Drainage

The bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge. All bilge

pumps pump water out of thru-hulls located above the

waterline in the hull.

Each bilge pump system consists of two pumps and an

automatic float switch. The float switch activates one

pump that is fully automatic. There is no manual switch

for this pump. "Push to reset" breakers near the battery

switches activate the automatic float switches. Current is

supplied whenever the batteries are connected. The bilge

pump switches in the helm activate the manual bilge

pumps. The float switches do not activate them automati-

cally. The manual switches are supplied current when the

house battery switch is activated. It is protected by a

breaker in the TABS.

THE MANUAL BILGE PUMP SHOULD BE ACTIVATED BRIEFLY EACH TIME THE BOAT

IS USED. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT IT IS OPERATING PROPERLY. THE AUTOMATIC

SWITCH SHOULD BE MANUALLY ACTIVATED TO VERIFY OPERATION.

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

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. It is important to check the drain plug regularly to make sure it is tight.

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 fine.

A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEA WATER 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. VIO-

LATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF $10,000.

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.

Bilge Pump

NOTICE