Owner`s manual

3070 CENTER CONSOLE
7-2
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE LEG DRAIN HOLES ARE CLEAR WHEN THE BOAT
IS LAID UP FOR THE WINTER. WATER TRAPPED INSIDE THE LEGS COULD
FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LEGS TO SPLIT.
7.4 Bilge Drainage
The bilge pumps are activated both manually, by a switch in the helm station, and automatically,
by a float switch. The automatic float switches remain activated when the battery switches are
in the “OFF” position and the batteries are connected. All bilge pumps pump water out of thru
hulls located above the waterline in the hull. The rear bilge pump and automatic switch are
located near the transom, below the engine splashwell, and the forward pump and automatic
switch are located in the bilge behind the access hatch in the head compartment.
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. 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.
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.
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 SUR-
FACE 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 MANUFAC-
TURE OF THE BOAT. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THESE BULKHEADS SHOULD
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS.