[Rhodes22-list] Bilge pump

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Bob:
     I developed a water problem a few years ago and wound up with water above the cabin sole one time. It turned out to be nothing to do with the cockpit drains, but a leak in a starboard port, which I resealed. But I installed the bilge pump nonetheless.  I feel better now.  Stan said, "no bilge pump," when I inquired.  Under perfect circumstances, no bilge pump is needed. But "perfect conditions" is an illusion, like control of your life. (control of your wife) 

     The pump you need is small, and you can epoxy it to the inside of the hull under your bilge access in the cabin. I'd get a separate float switch and not rely on the models with internal switches. Epoxy the switch right onto the hull beside the pump. For a year, I ran the hose right into my sink when I left the boat on the hook. Now, I have it plumbed under the galley and into the sink drain. The boat's been dry since I installed it.  It's insurance.  You only  need it when you need it.  Wire it directly to the battery with a fuse in line. That way there's no switch to forget to activate.  Remember Rummy!
Joe Camp
s/v John Dawson
Bohemia River, MD

 
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 Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge pump
   
How many of you have bilge pumps installed in your 22's? Do I need to put one
in mine? If so, where do you mount it? Seems like I shouldn't have a problem
unless the cockpit drain gets stopped up, should I? 

Bob



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Bob Weiss
Beach Spring
1998 Rhodes 22 Recycled in 2014
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