regulations

Hi, We are planning a one week sailing trip to the San Juan Islands in August. Our Ericson 30+ sailboat is registered in Canada and we have the Canadian Pleasureboat Operators Certificate and Restricted Maritime Radio Operators Certificate for our VHF, and meet all Canadian regulatory/Coast...

What are the regulations regarding bilge pumps in the drip pan under the engine? I seem to recall from somewhere that this is not legal. A previous owner has two pumps installed under the engine and I am tempted to remove them. There shouldn't be any water getting into that drip pan anyway since...