When water starts coming in, you need to act fast to save your boat. A bilge alarm is cheap insurance. Here’s what you need to know to pick the best, cheap alarm.
Links:
Zircon Electronic Water Detector (Amazon)
Glentronics High Water Alarm (Amazon)
9 volt lithium batteries (Amazon)
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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Tim Lamarre says
Debating whether to keep my double sink or to put in a larger single, I stumbled upon your site. I really appreciated the water alarm tip. Thank you!