Owner`s manual

2870 OFFSHORE
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 $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.
7.5 Fishbox and Storage Compartment Drains
The fish/storage box, located under the passenger seat in front of the console, is drained by gravity
through the cockpit drain system. The fishbox/cooler in the stern is also drained by gravity through
the cockpit drain system.
The cooler/storage box located on the port side and forward of the console and is drained by the
cabin drain sump pump system. Water drains by gravity to the sump system, located in the bilge,
where it is pumped overboard. The fishboxes and coolers should be flushed out and cleaned after
each use.
7.6 Water System Drains
All exterior sinks and livewells, provided with fresh or raw water, drain by gravity to overboard
thru hulls located in the hull sides just above the waterline. The overflows in the livewell drain into
the overboard drains.
7.7 Cabin Sink Drains
The cabin sink and icebox are drained from the boat by the cabin drain sump pump system. The
sump system is located in the bilge and accessed through a hatch in the storage area below the center
console. An automatic float switch in the sump controls the pump. The pump is protected by the
shower sump pump circuit breaker in the cabin DC panel. 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.
The drain thru hull fitting for the sump pump is equipped with a PVC ball valve that is always open
under normal operating conditions. In the event of an emergency, the valve can be closed to prevent
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