4.5.3 Hull openings
Your boat has a number of openings through the hull. Check here their locations and their purpose.
The hull openings serve as drains leading excess water away from your boat and as vents for exhaust gases, water system and different tanks on your boat. It is important to keep the vents open and clear from debris and dirt.
Figure 1. Hull openings
1 | Waste water tank vent | 8 | Heater fuel tank vent |
2 | Anchor box draining opening | 9 | Aft bilge pump draining opening |
3 | Bow bilge pump draining opening | 10 | Middle bilge pump draining opening |
4 | Waste water seacock opening | 11 | Manual bilge pump draining opening |
5 | Cockpit draining opening | 12 | Air conditioner water draining opening |
6 | Air conditioner water intake | 13 | Cockpit draining opening |
7 | Heater exhaust | 14 | Fresh water tank vent |