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Bilges
The manual bilge pump
The manual bilge pump is located in the cockpit behind the rudder wheel to port.
The control arm of the pump shall be kept accessible whatever the circumstances.
To operate lift up the grey handle and pump.
Electric Bilge pumps
You can energise the electric bilge pump from the electrical panel.
On the electrical panel – there are three possible positions : OFF /
Automatic / Mechanically operated.
In the automatic position each pump is set off automatically by a trip
switch located in the sump area or in the bottom of the hull.
Procedure to follow in case of water leakage
•
Switch on power to the electric bilge pumps.
•
If necessary activate the manual pump.
•
Identify the source of the leak by tasting the water and decide on the relevant action to be taken:
a.
Fresh water = water tank leak.
b.
Sea water = breach of hull
Seacocks
When the seacock is in line with the pipe the seacock is open and when across the pipe
closed.
© Sunsail 2011
Sunsail Training Manual F40 Version 1
YACHT FAMILIARISATION pg.
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