While making a round in the lower engine room you discover a leak in the suction pipe to the main salt water pump. How would proceed to correct this problem?

Question

Accepted Answer

Use a type of banded patch (from a simple gasket with hose clamps to forge clamp style) on the pipe to seal the hole in the pipe until a permanent repair can be made.

Answer

Wrap the leaky section of pipe with duct tape to slow the leak down.

Answer

Let the pipe leak until a permanent repair can be made at your next port call.

Answer

Monitor the leak to see if it worsens.

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer