I have been reworking my bilge pump system and found the following article to be helpful in determining proper sizing and installation of bilge pumps. http://www.yachtsurvey.com/bilge_pumps.htm
Robert-Pierce@Mediaone.net
Bilge Pump article
Moderator: Jim Walsh
Re: Bilge Pump article
If I owned a smaller boat, I would still find the largest capacity bilge pump I could find that would fit. In a small boat, you don't need much water to sink it. I would want to pump that water out faster than I would on a larger boat, especially if the hole the water coming through was fairly large. This was recommended somewhere in my reading and it sounded like it came from an experienced seaman when I read it!
eghaley@twcny.rr.com
eghaley@twcny.rr.com
Re: Bilge Pump article
The May issue of Sail has an article on bilge pumps and their installation and maintenance. See pages 46-52.
Ken
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Ken
Robert Pierce wrote: I have been reworking my bilge pump system and found the following article to be helpful in determining proper sizing and installation of bilge pumps. http://www.yachtsurvey.com/bilge_pumps.htm
parfait@nc.rr.com