Chapter 6: Plumbing; Bilge Pump; Bilge Pump Testing; Deck Drain System - Bayliner 16 Element Owner's Manual Supplement

Chapter 6: Plumbing

Bilge Pump

Your boat is equipped with a bilge pump for pumping water out of the bilge. Use the switch at the
helm to turn the bilge pump ON.
Discharge of oil, oil waste, or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law.
Violators are subject to legal action by the local authorities.

Bilge Pump Testing

The bilge pump is vital to the safety of your boat. Test the bilge pump often as follows:
1. Turn On the bilge pump switch at the helm.
2. Make sure that water in the bilge is pumped overboard.
3. If there is water in the bilge and the pump motor is running but not pumping water, inspect the
discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area.
4. If the discharge hose looks okay, check the bilge pump and strainer for clogging debris.

Deck Drain System

Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. Keep the deck drains free of debris.
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