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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