Residual water in the bilge, what's the big deal?
All, While talking about bilge water, and being an ignorant west coaster on the subject of freezing water, what's wrong with leaving a 1/4" or so of water in the bilge over winter? Surely that shallow an amount couldn't do any harm in the bilge, or could it? The reason I ask is that no matter what type or brand of bilge pump one uses, it will never vacuum the bilge dry if for no other reason than a pump will only pick up water to the highest hole in its side. The same holds true for a bronze footed strainer. Can someone set me straight on the dangers or not of a teeny amount of water left standing in a relatively big expanse of a bilge? Thanks, Glyn