There are many reasons why boats take on water and if yours does, the only defense against unwanted water inflow is the bilge pump. Bilge pumps are subject to many adverse conditions that if avoided will help ensure that it will work when you need it. The following article is brought to you by TMS National, Marine Surveyors. The next time you board your boat, check your bilge pump to see if it is operational and if any of the conditions found in this article exist, the time now to remedy the deficiency before your bilge pump is the last defense. We highly recommend that bilge pump operation is checked frequently as per your servicing dealer or builders recommendations.
Get the article here