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Bilge Pump System
Introduction
40.
This yacht has a variety of pumps to empty the bilge of water. Whilst not normally needed, it is
important to understand the bilge pumping system in the event of an emergency.
Automatic pump
41.
This pump is located in the main bilge area above the keel bolts. It will automatically start if
water enters the bilge.
42.
To operate manually, use the 'bilge pump' switch on the main circuit board.
Manual pump
43.
There are two manual pumps:
A pump is in the saloon near the forward saloon seat. The handle is under the seat cushion.
A pump is in the cockpit near the transom walk-through. The handle is in the cockpit locker.
To operate, insert the handle into the pump and operate up and down.
Engine pump
44.
The emergency engine bilge pump is for high volume use when other pumping activities are not
keeping enough water out of the bilge. The switch is under the navigation table – the key to operate
the switch is inside the navigation table.
45.
To operate – ensure the engine is running, insert the key and turn.
Buckets
46.
Two buckets with lanyards are located in the cockpit locker.
Galley sink
47.
The galley sink empties direct to the sea via the thru hull fitting under the galley floor.
Sump pump
48.
The shower drains into a sump, the sump is emptied using the sump pump (switch on using the
sump switch on the main switchboard plus the switch under the vanity sink).
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