Add a pump cycle indicator to primary pump system and an alarm to the secondary
pump and you will be very happy. Let's you know of systemic flow problems and
"omigod we're taking on water too fast" problems.
Also be sure primary pump exits on port side and not amidships on starboard
side. Didn't happen but I changed after realizing I could have give a fellow
BYC member a face full of Corsair bilge whilst being picked up on the launch.
Ugh.
1981 40-2
David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 cell
-----Original Message-----
From: jtsails <jtsai...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:27:10
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Bilge Pumps
After a good bit of research,especially from Practical Sailor, I installed
two Attwood pumps in my boat. I put a small 500gph with a built in switch in
the lowest part of the bilge and then installed a large pump on platform.
Didn't want the large pump to cycle on and off trying to pump the bilge dry.
I also reduced the outlet hose on the small pump to 1/2" and placed a loop
in the hose after it exits the bilge to reduce back flow. The small pump
will get the bilge almost dry, and it rarely comes on since I have very
little back flow to refill the bilge at the end of a pump cycle.
James
C&C 38
S/V Delaney
Oriental, NC
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