Did You Know?
Boats can sink if the bilge is full!
Why It Is Important
The bilge keeps the boat safe.
How It Works
Water flows to the bilge when it rains.
What bilge Does
The bilge holds water.
It helps boats float well.
It keeps the boat from sinking.
It is at the bottom of the boat.
Boats need to check the bilge.
It helps keep the boat dry.
More About bilge
The bilge has been part of boats for a long time. It helps boats stay safe in water. When boats are built, the bilge is made strong.
When we go on boats, the bilge helps us stay dry. It catches water that comes in. This makes our ride fun and safe.
In the future, boats may have better bilges. They might keep water out even more. This will help boats last longer.






