[Public-List] Manual Bilge Pump Installation

[Gordon Laco via Public-List]

Hello Tim - 

The market is flooded (pun intended) with cheap knock-offs of the original
Whale pump line... I recommend that the cost of the real thing is worth
every penny.  I have one of the knock-offs which I salvaged from a boat
being dismantled.  It's junk.  Poor fitting moving parts, unknown alloy in
the castings.  I'd not want to bet my life on it.

Gord #426 Surprise


On 2016-03-24, 9:12 AM, "Tim Peek via Public-List"
<public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Mine needs replacement. Thing is totally non functioning. Even after replacing
> the runner pieces. And checking several times. Off topic, I know, but these
> things are crazy expensive. Anyone know an alternative?
> 
> Tim Peek
> 
>> On Mar 24, 2016, at 08:28, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List
>> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Folks,
>> 
>> Seems that manual bilge pump are often installed through the vertical side
>> of the cockpit foot well.  The result is that the handle must be moved
>> vertically, up and down.  The handle needs to move 11-1/2" inches.
>> Appears that the lower end throw is about 5-1/2" below the pivot point, or
>> so I am guessing.  Measuring 5-1/2" up from my fist when my arm hangs loose
>> at my side comes out to be about level with the top of the seat on which I
>> am sitting.  The operator of the pump has to either sit on the cockpit sole
>> or sit on the seats and hunch over to reach down to the bottom of the
>> handle's throw.
>> 
>> Anyone ever seen an installation of a manual bilge pump for side to side
>> action or even on the flat of the cockpit seats so that the action is from
>> front to back while sitting next to the installed pump.  Realize that
>> sitting on the pump cover aint gonna be the most comfortable position.
>> 
>> Whale Titan specs:
>> https://www.defender.com/pdf/Gusher_Titan_Installation.pdf
>> 
>> Jonathan
>> 
>> -- 
>> Jonathan M Bresler
>> Alberg 30 #262
>> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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