Manual Bilge Pump Requirement for Cdn boats

[R Baker]

Sorry to be off topic on the bilge pump mounting discussion - hence a new topic.

The USCG's publication "A Boater's Guide To The Federal Requirements For Recreational Boats" state under Other recommended equipment -p53, "not required, the following are strongly recommended:" - Dewatering Device & Backup.

On the other hand; the Safe Boating Guide published by Transport Canada requires for "Sail & Power Vessels, 6m (19'-8") to 9m (29'-6"), One(1) bailer or manual bilge pump". That size range would include all Tugs sold in Canada. So questions that come to mind include:
has Ranger a different interpretation of this requirement; and do Cdn tugs comply with the safety regs ?

 

[R Baker]

A brain rush on my own subject. I think for Cdn boats to comply; all that is needed is a portable manual pump and enough hose to reach overboard.

 

[Irish Mist]

Yes you are correct , and for overboard it only needs to pump into the drain for the cockpit which is exposed when you lift the hatch . This saves figuring out a long hose.

 

[Pilotnavigator]

A bailer can be covered by any bucket that must hold at least 750 ml. With an opening of at least 10 inches and be made of plastic or metal.
No matter what you have, if the hole is bigger than 2 inches the boat is going to sink. If a hose comes off a through hull and you can't fix or plug it you will sink. The bilge pump will only slow down the sinking. We have a manual pump that is used to get rain water out of the tender. I have a wash bucket that will pass the coast guard needs in Canada for the tug.Thus keep wood plugs tied with string to each through hull. Once the leak is stopped you can pump out the hull. The only pump that will de water a boat is the very large coast guard pumps that they will bring to your boat during a mayday response, it can keep you afloat while the leak is fixed. They deliver them in 45 gallon drums, one can be dropped by plane or brought to you by boat.

 

[Kaisardog]

we've installed manual bilge pumps into our last 2 boats . imho they are a nice safety factor if for some reason your battery-powered 12v bilge pump becomes inoperable due to filter clog or loss of battery power. each of the buyers who purchased our sailboats remarked on those manual pumps (though fortunately, I'd never needed or used them. ) sailboat owners usually install the pumps in the outside cockpit areas so they can simultaneously steer and pump. that being said, a scared passenger with a 'manual dewatering device a/k/a bucket meets the US and CN guidelines quite well. :roll: