water intakes
The provisions of this section of Part 10 in the 2002 BSS Standards are mandatory for non-private boats where applicable.
An effective valve or cock fitted in water intake pipes can reduce the risk of the boat sinking if the pipe is damaged in some way. It's a good idea to fit these to all skin hull fittings that are below the water line when the boat is normally loaded, since they allow you to quickly isolate any water intakes. [10.4]
Any openings in the hull must be at least 250mm above the normal laden water line.
Any openings in the hull must be at least 250mm above the normal laden water line.