Owner`s manual

SF 345

BILGE DRAINAGE

Bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge and the forward cabin sump. All bilge pumps pump water out of

thru-hulls located above the waterline in the hull. See Electrical Systems for additional information on bilge

pump operation.

THE BILGE PUMPING SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DAMAGE CONTROL.

"Push to reset" breakers near the battery switches protect the automatic float switches. Current is supplied

whenever the batteries are connected. The bilge pump switches in the helm activate the manual bilge pumps.

The manual switches are supplied current when the house battery switch is activated. It is protected by a

breaker on the helm breaker panel.

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.

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.

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. VIO-

LATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF $10,000.

CERTAIN BULKHEAD AREAS ARE SEALED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. COAST GUARD

REGULATIONS THAT WERE IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THE

BOAT. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THESE BULKHEADS SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS.

FISHBOX DRAINS

Two fishboxes are located in the cockpit. The fishboxes are drained by a macerator pump located in the aft

bilge and activated by a momentary switch on the helm panel. A momentary switch is used because the pump

will be damaged if it is allowed to run dry for more than 30 seconds. The fishbox should be pumped out and

cleaned after each use. Refer to the Plumbing Systems chapter for more information on the fishbox drainage.

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