Several weeks ago I read about an emergency and rescue of a couple about
150nm off northern California.  Among the multitude of issues (leading to
catastrophic results) was a companionway breach by waves.  The inlet to the
bilge pump hose had clogged from cabin debris resulting in another issue
(multitudes!).  Since safety includes operational redundancy, does anyone
make a practice of installing a smaller battery in a watertight but
ventilated compartment to operate a secondary pump with clog proof
screening?

Bill Dakin
S/V Tapestry
25-2
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