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Old 01-17-2018, 09:09 AM   #45
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Yes...it has happened, like many other causes of sinkings.

If it was that big of a risk, why do insurance companies allow them or not specifically warn you about them, or a dozen other things to discourage you from using city water?

Does ABYC address them in any way? I bet boats wiith the ABYC stickers on them have city water inlets.

I too have had fitting and hose failures.... probably a half dozen or so though my years as a liveaboard and none were such that a decent bilge pump wasnt keeping up. Sure I was lucky they werent total failures, but like many failures...only a tiny percent are worst case scenarios.

So yes like many things in life, not using city water is an absolute...against sinking from a fresh water system, not sinking in general that seems to be just as prolific from various reasons....but with a few drawbacks.

Some mitigate that risk and enjoy yhe benefits with using city water.

No right or wrong about it..... worrying about worst case scenarios over city water....compared to all the worst case scenarios of boating that should also deserve a litte worry will take the pleasure right out of boating.
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