[Public-List] Manual Bilge Pump Installation

[Kris Coward via Public-List]

#583's got it in the same place; it pumps side-to-side.

-K

On Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 07:43:32AM -0400, Greg Hounsell via Public-List wrote:
> The manual Whale pump on #592 is on the aft end of the port cockpit seat top. 
> 
> 
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> <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> </div><div>Date:03-24-2016  8:28 AM  (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> </div><div>Subject: [Public-List] Manual Bilge Pump Installation </div><div>
> </div>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
> 
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> Jonathan M Bresler
> Alberg 30 #262
> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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