[Rhodes22-list] Bilge Pumps

[Lynn Hoffman]

so far, i've had to dust the bilge a few times, but pumping hasn't been
much of an issue.

lynn
sv/gratitude

On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 4:42 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Marlan,
> Most people who install a bilge pump do so under the cabin sole right in
> front of the swing keel.  Most boats have access to the bilge in this area
> and there is room to install a cheap buy-at-Kmart-type of bilge pump.
>  Discharge is usually tied into the sink drain through a T in that line.  I
> have pictures of my old setup I can send later.  Some people just use a
> manual bilge pump as you shouldn't be taking on much (if any) water in the
> first place.  Me, I use a sponge which has proven adequate. - rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Marlan Green
> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4:19 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Bilge Pumps
>
>
> Hi Rhodies,
>
> I would like to install a bilge pump (for my own peace of mind) in my
> Rhodes. Has anyone done this on their Rhodes 22? What brand/model did you
> use? How did you evacuate the water? Through an existing thru-hull or did
> you create one especially for the bilge pump? Where was it located?
>
> There doesn't seem to be much room below the cabin sole/floor. I think the
> Whale brand Supersub series might be my only option since so many bilge
> pumps look too big for the space.
>
> It just occurred to me I should check the archives. I will go an do that
> later.  I apologize in advance if this topic has been covered before.  :)
>
> I would appreciate all suggestions and thoughts.
>
> Thanks
> Marlan
> s/v Nauti Boat
> Washington, DC/Edgewater, MD
>
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