Specifications

Model Year 2014 8
Maverick Boat Company, Inc. • 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce,
Florida 34946 • (772)-465-0631 or (888)-shallow • Fax: [phone]
BILGE
Bilge
The bilge of your Cobia should always be checked before
and after a launch. While checking the bilge, note that a
small amount of water in the bilge is normal. However, a
large amount of water or any signs of fuel or oil requires
immediate attention. If such a situation exists, the boat
should be taken to a certified marine technician
immediately. Never pump fuel or oil overboard while
your boat is in the water.
Large quantities of water in the bilge may be an indication
of a leak or that the bilge pump and/or automatic float
switch is not functioning properly due to a jam, clog or
electrical issue. The automatic float switch is wired to the
hot side of the battery switch through the “BILGE” fuse at
the battery switch panel. When functioning properly, the
float switch activates the bilge pump to pump water
overboard once water in the bilge reaches a level that
submerges the switch.
If your bilge pump does not come on when the float
switch is submerged, attempt to manually turn on the
bilge pump on your switch panel. If the bilge pump comes
on and evacuates the water, it is clear that the float switch
is not functioning properly. If the bilge pump does not
come on via the switch panel, check the breaker panel
inside the console to see if a breaker has been tripped. If
the breaker has been tripped, reset it, and turn the switch
on again, listening for the bilge pump to turn on.
If the bilge pump fails to turn on, turn the battery switch to the OFF position, then unhook the bilge pump from its cradle
by pressing the locking tab and twist motor housing counter-clockwise. You will feel the pump release from the cradle.
The entire bilge pump and wiring should release from the cradle. After removing the pump, check the underside and
impeller areas for miscellaneous items that might clog the pump. If any obstructions are present remove the debris and
set the pump back into the cradle. Once set back in the cradle, press the pump down on the base then twist until the lock
button snaps it into place. Once this is completed you can try to turn the pump on again.
If the bilge pump still does not turn on, it likely needs to be replaced. It is not recommended to use your boat if the bilge
pump and/or float switch are not functioning properly.
Automatic Float Switch
Bilge Pump