Arid bilge/Dry bilge alternative

This is a mock up and trial version of a Arid bilge/Dry bilge alternative. I got the idea from an article on a Catalina forum. I really like the Arid bilge system with its 8 different channels of suction. The price is just prohibitive for me and my scale of operation. The Dry Bilge System appears to be a great alternative since it is about 1/3 of the cost of the Arid Bilge. It is still a considerable expense for a relatively simple product. The real concern for me is the repair and replacement costs of costly products. With simple and inexpensive home built solutions the repair and replacement costs are easier to account for.

https://lifeempirically.com/2018/03/1...

https://www.lowes.com/pd/SharkBite-1-...