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With the pump mounted on the rail, I mounted mine on the Genoa track, it is
also good for stuff like pumping out dingies and other people's boats. We
once helped keep someone else afloat this way. I always like portability
rather than "built-in" because I don't have to predict where I'll need it.
If I bolt stuff down I usually need another one for the place that I didn't
think of.
Finally, a great idea for bilge pump is the salt water pump for the engine
exhaust. Put a "Y" in the line with a "Y" valve (Like the ones for heads),
run one side to the through-hull, run the other side to a big strainer in
the bilge. Once you've done this you have an engine driven bilge pump that
will pump like crazy anytime the motor's on. This can save your bu** in
many circumstances.
Beau
>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Lyon
>Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 3:04 PM
>To:
>Subject: RE: lv-ab: Combining Bilge pump discharges
>
>
>Beau,
>
>Good idea. I might just run with this one. I like the simplicity, and
>can use it for other purposes. My thought is to mount a Jabcso
>Water Puppy
>on the wall in the engine room, then be able to jockey hoses
>when I want to,
>dissconnect hoses when not in use, base it perhaps on garden
>hose fittings
>that come on the pump. There are others that the West Marine catalog
>says are good for 7.5' selfpriming lift. That'll do it. I like the idea
>of prototyping it and seeing if it does what I want first.
>
>- David
>
>Keep in mind that if the pump is down low you'll have a hose
>full of water
>(7' in this case) between the pump and the exit. Many pumps
>can suck rather
>than blow. You might consider mounting the impeller pump at the exit,
>rather than down low. The other thing to consider is a pump
>that sits on
>the rail (is removable) and a hose that you drag around to "clean" the
>bilge. I did this and it was easy to roll the hose up and put
>it away in a
>bag along with the pump.
>
>Beau
>
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