In a message dated 2/1/99 12:34:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, UncleRalph_at_aol.com writes: << I have found this discussion of footpumps (and electric pumps) informative, as I have only been exposed to hand held pumps. I do have one question, however. Where does the pump discharge? On larger boats the bilge pump disharges out a thru-hull fitting. The comment has been made that a foot pump can be used with the spray skirt on - so where does the pump discharge? Is there a thru-hull fitting? >> Usually there's a thru-hull fitting, although some people put it out the top through the deck. Seems to work pretty well either way. Try to keep the hoses short and as straight as you can. But you <do> have to cut a hole in something! Jack Martin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Feb 01 1999 - 13:48:23 PST
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