Owner`s manual

3070 EXPRESS
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
switches in the helm station, and automatically, by
a float switch mounted near the rear pump and built
into the forward pump. 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 pumps and automatic switch are located near
the transom, below the engine splashwell, and the
forward pump is located in the bilge below the aft
berth in the cabin.
The rear bilge pump system consists of two pumps and an automatic float switch. One pump,
that is fully automatic, is activated by the float switch. There is no manual switch for this pump.
The automatic float switch is activated by a “push to reset” breaker on the TABS unit that is
supplied current whenever the batteries are connected. The other rear bilge pump is activated
manually by the aft bilge switch in the helm. It is not activated automatically by the float switch.
The manual switch is supplied current when the house battery switch is activated. It is protected
by a breaker in the helm breaker panel.
The forward bilge pump is activated manually by the forward bilge switch in the helm and
automatically by a float switch built into the pump. The manual switch is supplied current when
the house battery switch is activated. It is protected by a breaker in the helm breaker panel. The
automatic float switch is activated by a “push to reset” breaker on the TABS unit that is supplied
current whenever the batteries are connected.
The manual bilge pumps should be activated briefly each time the boat is used. This will ensure
that they are operating properly and increase the service life of the pumps. 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. 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.
Bilge Pump