The other help for the Whale is to use it! I found after many years of non-use (I use the small electric pump to empty the bilge) the pump and diaphragms had dried out. Replaced it and use it every few weeks, just to keep everything flexible inside. Can’t give you a long-term success story because the pump is only a few years old.
Gary From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:12 AM To: CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Manual bilge Finding a plastic pump with matching bolt pattern is the challenge. I think there are a few. There's also the issue of freeze protecting a plastic pump which may or may not be an issue. Yes, they are expensive but a Whale Gusher may just save you and your boat. BTW, I routinely flush my Gusher with dock water and leave it with dock water in it as opposed to leaving salt or brackish water in it for long periods. Dennis C. On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 7:56 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Easier just to replace the unit? Are they now using composites or still using corrosive alloys?? Seems silly not to use composites in this day an age particularly around salt water. Chris Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://yho.com/footer0> On Thursday, October 18, 2018, 8:51 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I'll ditto the comments about the alloy corrosion in Whale Gushers. I've replaced the one on Touche' twice in 19 years. Both times the sealing surface for the flapper style check valves were corroded. The last time I disassembled the new pump prior to installation, coated all the alloy surfaces with TefGel, reassembled and then installed it. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:54 PM Chris Graham via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: The diaphragm on the manual bilge pump in the cockpit seems to be compromised. Would one try to find a new diaphragm to replace it or install a better system in the lazarette, such as a whale or something similar? Do they even make replacement diaphragms for a 1978 26’? Chris Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://yho.com/footer0> _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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