[Public-List] rain in the bilge (was: Bilge pumps)

[George Dinwiddie]

Hi, Stephen,

On 7/7/10 5:58 PM, Stephen Gwyn wrote:
> Although my boat rarely leaks salt water (except when I neglect the
> stuffing box) fresh water from rain and the melting ice in the icebox
> end up in the bilge. I installed a bilge pump counter
> this winter which showed that when it rains heavily, the pump can
> run 2-3 times a week. While I wouldn't count on the automatic
> bilge pump to deal with a real leak, getting the rainwater out
> of the bilge means I can leave the boat for 2-3 weeks.

I would be worried about rain getting in the bilge.  That's not really a 
normal condition.  Do you know where it's coming in?

  - George

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