If it's a whalegusher here are rebuild kits that will make it good as new. (\ Tom Buscaglia Commodore Quartermaster Yacht Club SV Alera C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (305) 409-3660 www.sv-alera.com
> On Oct 17, 2024, at 4:44 PM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > The manual bilge pump on my 1984 C&C 32 has failed .....have yet to crawl > into the locker to see if I can see its name and model #....it appears to a > somewhat large black apparatus. Assuming the diaphragm has failed. > Assuming if taken apart, the diaphragm might be replaced? However, given the > age of the old bilge pump. would it even be possible? And where would i get > a replacement diaphragm? > Would it be simply better to get a replacement, however, removing the > existing pump from the approximately 4"to 5" hole in the side wall of the > cockpit and getting one to fit exactly the same size might be a challenge. > > Any experience or advice greatly appreciated! > > Rob Abbott > AZURA 84- 32 > Halifax, N.S > > PS: I also have an electric bilge pump but would feel safer if the manual one > worked. > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu