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We had the unpleasant experience of our aft bilge high water alarm going off recently. When I checked the aft lazarette there was a moderate amount of water present. I started the generator, that acts as an emergency bilge pump, and used a hand pump as well to remove the water. It became clear that the water was entering via the aft bilge pump. The issue is that while the discharge is above the water line at rest or at low speeds, when we are planing the thru hulls for our aft bilge pump and fish box macerater are submerged. The hose from the bilge pump thru hull to the pump is a direct fall. The bilge pump and its check valve had failed, allowing water to drain into the sump and lazerette. We replaced the faulty pump, with its associated check valve ( comes with the pump), but we still have water draining down into the sump and cycling the pump. I attached some photos and would love suggestions on how to prevent this from occurring in the future. The repair will involve removing the cockpit floor - which is straight forward as it is designed to be removed easily - for access.
Thanks in advance for any ideas
Eric
Thanks in advance for any ideas
Eric