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A "dry bilge system" refers to a low-volume pump system designed to remove the last few inches of standing water from a boat's bilge, minimizing moisture-related issues like odors, mold, mildew, and corrosion.  The primary function of a dry bilge system is to keep a boat's bilge area as dry as possible to reduce or eliminate excess moisture.  Almost every bilge has some level of standing water, as even the best designed bilge pump is limited by size and placement and leaves a small amount of water around the intake.  While traditional bilge pumps are designed for high-volume water removal in emergencies, dry bilge systems are focused on continuous, low-volume operation to maintain a dry bilge environment.

It’s winter – why should I think about a Dry Bilge System? Winter shrink wrapping can create the perfect condition for bilge condensation and moisture, since weatherproof polyethylene is not self-ventilating. Water can enter an outdoor covered boat through:

• Leaks around windows, hatches, worn seals, consoles, thru-hulls or other openings
• Rain entering open vents, unsealed areas, anchor lockers, rod holders, or other outside drains
•  Seepage through cracks or minor damage in the hull
• Water from melting snow draining into the bilge

Neglected bilge water from the winter months can lead to bacteria thriving in the dark, damp bilge compartment, which results in persistent cabin odors, extra cleaning, mold, mildew and corrosion on mechanical and electrical equipment.  Midwinter is the best time to start thinking about adding a dry bilge system solution to your spring commissioning checklist.  The BILGE-B-DRY, Dry Bilge System can help remove every last inch of water from your bilge to get to the source of cabin odor, mold, mildew and corrosion!