Draining system

The draining system ensures that any water that enters the boat from waves, splashes, or rain will drain. A well-functioning draining system is essential to maintain the stability and buoyancy of the boat. Excess water is pumped out with the bilge pumps. The bilge pump drain outlets are through-hull fittings and should be kept clear from debris.

The deck angle and its gullies allow for natural overflow. Water accumulated around the skylight is drained through a built-in hose leading to the anchor box.

Excess water in the anchor box is drained through an outlet on the starboard side of the boat.

Bilge pumps

The C-8 has three automatic bilge pumps and one manual bilge pump.

The automatic bilge pumps are in the aft, middle and front bilge compartments. Every other minute they run automatically for a short period, pumping out the excess water from the bilge compartments. They generate a faint buzzing sound while running.

If necessary, the automatic bilge pumps can be activated manually via the user interface. The aft and middle automatic bilge pumps are started from the same button on the user interface. The front automatic bilge pump has its own button.

The automatic bilge pumps are electrical and remain active when the key is turned off. They will not function if the 12V battery switch is turned off, or if the boat suffers from power loss.

The manual bilge pump is located under the sunbed hatch and is only used if excess water has accumulated in the aft bilge compartment. This water is pumped out by hand.

WARNING! Risk of flooding. If water enters the boat due to damage, do not rely on the bilge pump system. The bilge pump system is not designed for damage control.

NOTICE! When the 12V battery switch is off, the automatic bilge pumps will not work.

NOTICE! Check the bilge pumps regularly and keep the bilge pump drain outlets clear from debris.

Checking the automatic bilge pumps

To check the function of the automatic bilge pumps, wait for them to start, or start them manually:

1. In the Outputs settings in the user interface, start each of the automatic bilge pumps.

2. A faint buzzing sound and the sound of splashing water indicates that the bilge pumps are functioning.

3. If necessary, perform a visual check:

   a. Open the sunbed hatch and make sure there is no excess water in the stern.
   b. In the cabin, unscrew the hatch to the front bilge pump and make sure there is no excess water in the bow.

Checking the manual bilge pump

NOTICE! The manual bilge pump only pumps out water from the stern.

1. Locate the bilge pump handle under the sunbed hatch.
2. Attach the handle to the manual bilge pump.
3. Pump up and down. Any water in the stern is pumped out through two outlets in the aft box. If there is no resistance when pumping, there is no water to pump out.
4. Continue until there is no water coming out of the outlets.
5. Detach the handle from the manual bilge pump and place the handle under the sunbed.