Bilge Pumps and escape hatches

[will-stacey]

Following a recent survey on an Elite I wonder what bilge pump fittings are the norm' on an Elite, the report recommends four automatic pumps with float switches (two in each hull) also the fitting of :escape: hatches in each hull, any comments appreciated.

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[obreezes]

Wow thats a 1st: escape hatch for a Prout!!

[Questina]

Ask your surveor to list the number of capsized Prout ANYWHERE in the world EVER.

To my knowledge there hasn't been one.

Anyone know different ? If so please share.

So this makes the escape hatches a bit redundant. A suggestion far more sensible on a "modern" French Style cat (Lagoon, Foutaine Pajot etc) which have escape hatches built in.

The bilge pump suggestion is more sensible. We have two manual pumps in a 33 footer. Maybe there is call for 4 in an longer boat. More likely stick with two and a roving pump with a long pipe so you can pump a hull from the comfort of the dry bridgedeck.

(If the Bridgedesk is wet I think is it time to leave)

You might want to question how familiar your surveyor is with Prouts. These suggestion indicate the answer is "not very"

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