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The owner of a sailboat retrofits a bilge pump system to drain the anchor locker, which sits 20 centimeters below the waterline. Because the locker cannot gravity-drain overboard, the owner installs a pump—repurposed from a previous marine toilet system—to move water out through a new through-hull fitting. To prevent back-flooding while heeled, the discharge hose is routed in a high loop, or swan neck, above the waterline. The installation includes a shut-off valve for maintenance and a dedicated electrical switch. Additionally, the owner fabricates and prepares to install custom chafe guards for the hull to protect against dock lines. During a week of heavy rain and 35-to-50-knot winds, the owner performs interior maintenance and administrative tasks, noting that the boat’s location at the marina allows for the use of shore-side facilities for showers and dishwashing.10:17 The project demonstrates that installing a pump with a high-loop discharge effectively manages water accumulation in low-profile anchor lockers.

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