Owner`s manual

C 260

SITUATIONS REQUIRING ONE OR MORE DRAIN VALVES TO BE CLOSED CAN BE PO-

TENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE BOAT AND YOUR CREW. IF THIS OCCURS, DISTRIB-

UTE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES TO THE CREW AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING NOTIFYING THE COAST GUARD, UNTIL THE PROB-

LEM IS FOUND AND CORRECTED.

COCKPIT DRAINS

Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located in the rear of the cockpit. Water is channeled away from all hatches

by a gutter or drain rails. The water then drains overboard through the scupper drains. Check the drain system

frequently to ensure it is free flowing and that the hoses on the thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.

T-TOP DRAINS

There is a hole drilled in one of the leg bases to prevent water from being trapped within the leg and provide

a wire chase for accessories. A small hole is drilled in the tubing at the base of the other legs, which are not

drilled for a wire chase, that allows water to drain.

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 switch in the helm activates the manual bilge pump.

The float switch does not activate it automatically. The

manual switch is supplied current when the house battery

switch is activated. It is protected by a breaker on the helm.

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.

Bilge Pump