Owner`s manual

5-4
Section 5 Plumbing System
OS 285
Current is supplied to the automatic float
switches whenever the batteries are con-
nected. The bilge pump switches in the helm
have 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.
High Water Bilge Alarm
When the boat is out of the water, drain the
bilge using the 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.
Thoroughly remove and properly dispose of
any oil spilled in the bilge before operating
the bilge pump. The discharge of oil from the
bilge is illegal and subject to fine.
Exterior Drains
Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located
in the rear of the cockpit. The drain rails for
the compartments drain overboard by grav-
ity.
The fishbox is equipped with a macerator
pump and drain plug. Removing the drain
plug in the fishbox allows overboard pump-
ing. Activate the macerator using a momen-
tary switch on the switch panel in the
cockpit. The macerator discharge pump only
runs dry for a few seconds. Allowing the
macerator pump to run after the fishbox is
empty may cause damage to the pump.
Clean and flush the fishboxes out after each
use.
The fishbox is equipped with a Banjo® fitting
to disconnect the drain hose from the fish-
box drain. Lift the fishbox up and slide it to
the port side of the opening to gain access to
the Banjo® fitting. Pull both levers of the
Banjo® fitting upwards to disconnect the
! WARNING
Activate the manual bilge pump briefly
frequently to ensure pumps are oper-
ating properly. This will ensure that it
is operating properly. Activate the
automatic switch manually to verify
operation.
! WARNING
The bilge pumping system isn’t
designed for damage control.
! WARNING
A loose drain plug allows seawater to
enter the bilge and can cause the boat
to sink. Check the drain plug fre-
quently to make sure it is secure.
! 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.