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Quicksilver 875SD — System & Component Overview and Operaon
2. Pump water through the system to remove any residue materials.
3. Empty the grey water holding tank again, removing all liquids.
4. Pour an environmentally safe anfreeze (Propylene Glycol based) in each sink and allow to
drain or pump to the holding tank.
5. Bilge Pumps
Your vessel is equipped with two bilge pumps, with one located in the a secon of the boat, and the
second one located in the forward part of the boat. Access to the a bilge pump is via the motorwell
access plate, while access to the forward bilge pump is through a hatch located in the interior oor
liner. Both bilge pumps are rated for 500 GPH, and are acvated automacally by a built in mercury
free oat switch when the water in the bilge reaches a predetermined level. You can also manually
operate the bilge pump at the console by pressing the bilge pump switch.
Inspect the bilge pump intakes and keep them free of dirt or material which may impede the ow of
water through the pump. To clean the pump strainer, depress the lock tabs on both sides of the pump
and li the pump motor.
If water does not come out of the discharge hose:
1. Remove the motor module to see if the impeller rotates with the power on.
2. Remove any debris that may have accumulated in the nozzle secon or strainer base.
3. Check hose and connecon on hull side for debris and proper connecons.
In addion, your boat comes equipped with a secondary manual bilge pump rated at 19L @ 45 strokes
per minute. When not in use, the manual pump is located in the L-lounge storage tub. To use, place
the barrel end into the water you wish to remove, run the aached hose overboard and pump.
Bilge Pump System
Bilge pump
Bilge pump hose
Thru hull
Manual bilge pump
Check the funcon of all bilge pumps at regular intervals.
Clear pump inlet from debris.
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage
control.