Owner`s manual

5-4
Section 5 Plumbing System
DC 325
Excess water in the bilge area will adversely
affect the handling and maneuverability of
the boat and can cause personal injury. DO
NOT allow the bilge pump to operate after all
the water has been cleared from the bilge
area. Damage to the pump will occur.
The aft bilge pump system consists of two
pumps and an automatic float switch. The
float switch activates one pump that is fully
automatic. The other pump is the manual
pump and is controlled by the switch at the
helm. The forward pump has both automatic
and manual functions.
Current is supplied to the automatic
switches whenever the batteries are con-
nected. The bilge pump switches in the helm
are supplied current when the house battery
switch is in the "ON" position. Breakers for
both the manual and the automatic functions
are located on the MDP.
Activate the manual bilge pump briefly each
time the boat is used to ensure pumps are
operating properly. Activate the automatic
switch manually to verify operation by plac-
ing a wet rag across the sensor and mount-
ing bracket. There is a delay built into the
switch before the pump will activate. The
pump will continue to operate for a short
time after the rag is removed. Refer to the
Water Witch manufacturer's information
under "Plumbing" for more information.
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.
A loose drain plug will allow sea water to
enter the bilge and cause the boat to sink.
Check the drain plug frequently to make
sure it is secure.
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thor-
oughly removed and properly disposed of
before operating the bilge pump. The dis-
charge of oil from the bilge is illegal and sub-
ject to fine
Exterior Drains
Your Pursuit boat has two scupper drains
located in each corner of the rear cockpit.
These drains are connected to ball valves in
the hull side. To open and close the valves
use the control rods in the mechanical
space. The valves are closed when the rods
are pushed all the way outboard. They are
open when the rods are pulled all the way
inboard.
Bal Valve Drain Handles
The drain rails for the fish boxes and the
mechanical space drain overboard by
gravity.
The below floor fish boxes are equipped with
a diaphragm pump and ball valve controls
located in the bilge. Access is through the aft
in-deck hatch. Make sure the ball valves are
in the open position (handles in line with the
hose) in the bilge. When pumping out the
NOTICE
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 pen-
alty of $10,000.