Re: [Paddlewise] Foot-operated bilge pump

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 21:37:35 -0400
From: "Shawn W. Baker" <baker_at_montana.com>

> >1.  Does size matter?  (25mm vs 38mm, that is)
> The Guzzler 500 will move more water faster, but with slightly more
> leg-effort on your part.  It's the same net energy expenditure, but it's
> more effort over a shorter time.  Your choice.  The bigger consideration
> is if you have room for 1.5" plumbing rather than 1"

Given a finite amount of water per stroke, wouldn't the smaller diameter
mean more water effectively ejected from the kayak with each stroke?

Mike


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