After having to replace the cockpit drain tube on my new (then) Potter I
have to agree with Judy about the importance of a bilge pump (even if it is
just placed on the cabin sole) for any boat that is left in the water. Most
important though is to have the boat checked often. One small leak, a
normal size battery, and the amperage draw of the average pump and you could
still find your Potter floating about four foot lower in the water.
Larry
>A bilge pump doesn't sound AT ALLcrazy to me, if you keep your boat in a
>marina far away from home. With a few good rains, and a leaking cockpit
drain
>fitting, an automatic bilge pump could prevent that most dreaded of phone
>calls, "Hello, this is the HarborMaster. I'm sorry to say that your boat
sunk
>last night" : ^ (