Another Hit and Run Shark incident

[TJones]

Originally Posted by bracks

Seems wise to carry a manual bilge pump but what other situations have you seen it useful beyond a shark puncturing the yak?

after you notice your Hobie leaning from taking on water in the hull. Occasionally someone forgets to put the drain plug back in after rinsing the kayak, or worse case scenario is a crack in the mirage drive well.

[bracks]

Good advice ~ thanks gents. I've got a bailer I keep with me to keep my "bait tank" (er - plastic bucket) aerated. I think that will suffice if the boat is taking on water.