[Alberg30] Bilge pump

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

I have mine set up this way. Small Par electric diaphragm pump in the after part of the port cockpit locker. A hose (3/4 I think) runs through a hole in the cockpit support plywood and down under the aft end of the liner to the deepest part of the bilge and has a bronze strainer there. The output of the pump runs up to the deck aft of the cockpit (under the traveler) and the down to an above the waterline thru hull on the starboard quarter. I originally had this exact set up but with a ShurFlow blaster pump. It worked but when some crud got into the blaster, it needed to be rebuilt (constantly). The small Par diaphragm pump is very dependable, but don't count on it saving the boat if you get holed. 
By the way, this was the first ever electric bilge pump installation. Built in 72 and finally a bilge pump (electric) installed in 96 and replaced in 98.
Brian    #497
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Wilhelm Ydel 
  To: public-list at alberg30.org 
  Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 3:22 PM
  Subject: [Alberg30] Bilge pump


  I would be very interested in how others have installed their bilge pumps. On SallyB #441 (with a floor liner) the automatic bilge pump hangs on a strap at the back end of the battery compartment directly at the foot of the stairs. From there to the stern and the through hull is such a long run that the amount of water that runs back after the pump shuts off is just about enough to start the pump again. I put in a check valve, which I understand is a no no, but I am just not satisfied with the setup.
  Should I get the pump out of the bilge and just have a float switch??

  Bill 
  phone 704-277-7300
  fax      704-364-0907
  Bill at ydelco.com
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