Highfield Ocean Master 350 Owner's Manual page 15

Use of drain plug
Reference Designation
1 Scupper
Bilge drain
2
plug
3 Cockpit plug
Caution
Keep the bilge drain plug open when the boat is kept outside of the water. The rain water could fill the boat and
create stress and damage.
Danger
Do not open the bilge drain plug when the boat is afloat.
Do not try to access the bilge drain plug when motor is running. Propeller may cause serious injury.
2. Stability and buoyancy
This boat has been assessed as capable of supported the weight of the crew, even in the event of flooding.
a) Fully laden displacement was used to evaluate the stability and buoyancy of the boat. The value of this
displacement can be found in paragraph "Specifications" as below.
b) Any changes in the distribution of loads onboard (for example by adding a raised structure for fishing, fitting
radar or in-mast furling, changing the engine etc.) can significantly affect the boat's stability, trim and its
performance.
c) It is important to keep water in the bilges to a minimum.
Location
In water
at rest
Transom N/A
Transom Closed
Rear seat
Closed
vertical panel
Direction for use
In water in Out of
motion water
N/A N/A
Closed Open
Open Open
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