[Paddlewise] waterbuster modifications

I used to use a waterbuster pump, which I plumbed into a hull outlet, and mounted
in a foam bulkhead behind the seat, no alterations to the switch on the pump body.
This pump let me down on two occasions, and I now don't use it. The flexible hose
supplied has a tendency to kink, and obstruct flow, and the pump easily becomes
blocked by sea weed etc. This is especially true if the very heavy metal base
plate (fitted so the unit will sink to the bottom of paddling pools etc) is
removed, and not replaced with a grill of some sorts.

I now have a rule 500, mounted on the rear bulkhead, plumbed in with auto radiator
hose, battery in a water proof box in the rear hatch, and a fully submersible
switch (which incidentally was the most expensive bit - cost more than the pump!)
mounted on the deck behind the cockpit. Cables from pump and switch to battery go
through a hole in the bulkhead sealed with silicon. The difference in performance
between the attwood waterbuster and rule 500 is dramatic and this set up has been
totally reliable. From my experience I would recommend using the attwood as a
portable pump if at all, and go for a proper installation of a pump like the rule
500.

Cheers

Colin Calder
57º19'N  2º10'W

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