"Water, water, everywhere, but nor a drop to drink"

AND YOU WANT TO BE MY LATEX SALESMAN?

During our last return from Catalina, the automatic bilge pump went on. "We're taking on water!" Leaks in boats are not uncommon. Wise captains will tell you it's not a problem if you know where it's coming from and if it can be controlled. Within minutes we found the problem. The cockpit drain hose had broken off a plastic fitting and water was entering the boat from the stern. We plugged the hole, pumped the bilge dry and continued on our way home. Never a dull moment at sea.

This bronze fitting replaces the plastic one that failed

Repaired, in place and ready to go