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An argument from experience for the need for a bilge alarm, not just an automatic bilge pump.
[Caribbean Compass, April 2003]
Planked wooden boats can leak. Here′s a widely-supported set of forums on building/repair, designs/plans, people and places, and other topics. There is a lot of advice here, and the chance to ask your own questions. You can also search the back issues index by keyword, then order the issue or find it in your library.
[WoodenBoat Publications, Brooklin, ME, USA]
How a siphon in one of your pump hoses can sink your boat, and what the simple solution is.
[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
How to rig a distinctive chime or beeper to keep you informed of your bilge pump′s activity.
[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
Casey thinks its useful to know what your automatic bilge pump is doing over the noise of sailing or motoring. He provides directions for installing a warning light at the helm. Includes wiring and components diagram.
[BoatUS, Alexandria, VA, USA]
Two automatic bilge pump controllers monitor water levels and control your pump(s). If the water level does not recede within two minutes, an 85 dB alarm sounds. Blinking LED shows when pump is running and how many times it activated while you were gone. Simple bilge alarm also available.
[CruzPro Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand]
All purpose monitoring alarm for engine, electrical, batteries, fire, flood & bilge, gas & toxic fumes, GPS, weather, sounder, plumbing, intrusion, and more.
[DataStar Marine Products Inc., North Vancouver, BC, Canada]
12-volt float switch and dashboard gauge with visual and audible alarm.
[Rule Industries, Gloucester, MA, USA]
Stops and starts bilge pump depending on water level. Lights red light on panel or sound alarm if pump runs more than 2 minutes.. Also makes bilge pump counter to record the number of pump cycles to identify leaks or pump problems.
[Aqualarm, Chula Vista, CA, USA]
Water level sensor system that sounds an alarm when bilge water rises. Alarm can use one or two sensors.
[Borel, Redwood City, CA, USA]
Carbon Monoxide and Propane Alarms
One of the reasons that boats sink . . . is that by the time the crew is aware something bad is happening, the boat is so full of water that it is hard to figure out where it′s coming from.
Chris Doyle
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