"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On 8 Mar 2006 06:14:45 -0800, "Joe" wrote:

I have to dis-agree Doug, I think it is wise to view your bilges more
often than once a day. I like to do it at a min of once every 6 hours
while underway. First thing in watch change

joe


Agree with Joe. On a delivery of a new boat, wind conditions changed
creating additional heel. An improperly designed anti-siphon loop
started taking on water. A once a day bilge check might have been a
disaster. Our watches were set at four hours and it was on the check
list.

A new sportfisherman, built in NC and being delivered to the Miami Boat
Show, sank in the Neuse River just off Oriental about a month or so ago.
Seems the dripless gland on one of the shafts ruptured and allowed the bilge
to flood, ultimately sinking the boat and killing both delivery pilots
aboard. I wonder if they ever checked the bilge prior to its flooding.

Max