On Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:23:52 +0200, "Steve Lusardi"
wrote:

Vic,
It makes no sense. The inrush of water from a holed hull would sink the boat even with a big 2" pump going full tilt. I use a 2"
Japsco off the generator via a mud box driven by an electric clutch. The pump only slows things down to buy time to patch the
hole.
Steve

Only know what I read in the cite. A small hole might be handled by
pumping. But I tend to agree with you about the patching.
I really think some boaters won't go in the water. Maybe can't swim
or are afraid of sharks or something.
Then you've got many hull locations which might get holed not being
readily accessible from the inside due to various planking, cabinetry,
etc.

--Vic