Agreed. I ran into the same issue.
From: Gary Nylander via CnC-List
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Manual bilge
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
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Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:12 AM
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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> 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
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On Thursday, October 18, 2018, 8:51 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List
<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> 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
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