It was not the answer I was looking for, but it's a good answer
Frank.worth 1 point. Thanks.

"Frank Boettcher" wrote

"Bart Senior" wrote:

Why is it a good idea to hand pump your bilge every
day when sailing on the ocean? [1 pt]

Depending on the source of power for your electric pump it can reduce
the strain on your battery bank and save recharge fuel.

It keeps the diaphragm in the pump flexed and ascertains that it is
primed and working properly.