SELF-BAILER
Out of the water (on trailer, cradle, etc.)
Self-bailer in open position, plug removed.
In the water
Underway
Self-bailer in closed position, plug(s) in position.
Water draining procedure
When stopped, remove the plugs, then accelerate until on plane (> 6
knots) for as long as it takes to drain the water. When stopped, replace
the plugs.
At anchor
-when temporarily anchored or in other situations where the boat is
not likely to take on large quantities of water (e.g. heavy rain), breaking
waves) insert or remove the plugs as you see fit.
-long-term or risky anchoring
Remove the plugs.
In the event of the boat collecting a large amount of water from the
outside (heavy rain, ...) with the plugs kept in place, the boat is likely to
sink (swamped). The water taken on may then accumulate in the bilge
and make the boat much heavier causing it to lie low in the water and
WARNING
cause serious damage to certain units such as the engine or the electrical
circuits.
INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Draining
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