Re: [Paddlewise] Electric Bilge Pump Question

Why don't you all just get the portable little pump sold at Boat U.S.
and others for about $30.  It is pretty quick at dumping water and runs
off of three D batteries (if I recall correctly).  The best thing about
it is that it is compact,removable and has a long hose which you can
hang outside the kayak.  I would be very hesistant to make any holes
through the bottom of my kayak.

  I do note, however, that I had a Nordkapp that had an exist hole on
the side of the boat above the waterline.  This was an awful Chimp
handpump that was next to impossible to use.  The handle was short and
located right behind the middle of your back.  Valley said another
padddler was supposed to use it to bail you out!

   Anyway, I would give the batter operated, portable pump a try.  It is
also handy to bail out water in anything you left uncovered after a
downpour!

    Personally, I don't see what's wrong with a small bucket or scoop -
it will take out enough water to get you home, and it will never break
down!  As they say, no pump is faster than a scared man (or woman) with
a bucket!

  -  Scott

Dana A. Dickson wrote:
> 
> I bought a Rule 1100 pump.  1100 gph nominal flow, 3.3 amp draw.  I plan on
> using either a 4 AH gel cell battery that I already have for a depth finder
> power source or purchasing a 2 AH gell cell battery for dedicated service.
> I also bought a marine grade switch, waterproof fuse holder. When I
> discovered the potential problem with the lack of a check valve, I
> considered putting the hose in with a couple of bends to form a trap.  I
> may still do that.  What are you using for a battery?
> 
> Thanks for the prompt reply.
> 
> Dana
> Colin wrote:
> 
> Dana
> 
> I fitted an electric pump without a one-way valve to my Capella a couple of
> months ago, and I have had no problems - not a drop of water in the cockpit
> via the pump even rolling/surf. The outlet pipe from my pump isn't as big
> as
> 1 1/8 inch, and I fitted the outlet port to the side of the hull at the
> back
> of the cockpit, just under the deck line with the outlet pipe running up
> the
> inside of the hull to the mid point under the peak of the rear deck and
> then
> down to the keel line, then up to the pump body. Inevitably the outlet port
> gets washed by waves almost continuously, but I think that any water which
> splashes in just runs  back out again, and the small amount that doesn't
> just sits in the pipe without reaching the pump.
> 
> I would avoid mounting the outlet anywhere on the deck - water will be much
> more likely to run in .... and depending on the wind .... when you switch
> on
> your pump you will get a shower!
> 
> What type of pump did you go for ?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Colin Calder
> 
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