We put in one of those Rule sump pans with the little pump and strainer.
Keeps the bilge clean.

We have a sump, too, but several times a grape or one of those little =
carrots has managed to work its' way into the tubing and thenI've had a =
backup of mel****er in the box...annoying...or if Mr Sails spills =
something and doesn't wipe it up (almost a given) and it goes down and =
then I have to pour down some bleach or baking soda and vinegar...
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katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Strainer in the drain? Bit of screen?

Seahag

katysails wrote in message
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We put in one of those Rule sump pans with the little pump and strainer.
Keeps the bilge clean.

We have a sump, too, but several times a grape or one of those little
carrots has managed to work its' way into the tubing and thenI've had a
backup of mel****er in the box...annoying...or if Mr Sails spills something
and doesn't wipe it up (almost a given) and it goes down and then I have to
pour down some bleach or baking soda and vinegar...
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein