Many classic boat builders did not include a bilge pump from the factory. I would never restore a boat without including this basic safety feature. As the story goes, “More boats have sunk at the dock, flooded with rainwater, than ever sank at sea.” I’m sure that’s true. I’m also of the opinion that judges should never mark you down for having a bilge pump on your boat, whether the factory installed them originally or not. Continue reading “Bilge Pump: Adding a Safety Feature”