Re: [Paddlewise] Pumps

Peter,
Thanks very much for the reference to sites. It seems that Americans are not
as insistent about using pumps (other than the portable piston type with its
drawbacks). I'm going for redundancy. Incidentally, had I been more
observant and noted your location, I might have been more deferential in my
initial response. I am mindful of the image of the ugly American. Happy
sailing!
Sid
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
To: 'Sid Taylor' <tayls_at_snowcrest.net>; Paddlewise (E-mail)
<paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2001 10:26 PM
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Pumps


>"Pumps have always been problematic. I have recently purchased a pump that
>has the batteries inside. Although it bench-tests well, the ocean
>environment will be the true test. It uses 3 D batteries and pumps 200 gpm
>with a 4 foot head and may be purchsed from West Marine.  We'll see. I'm
>going to buy a deck-mounted hand pump and mount it just aft of the cockpit.
>This is a cumbersome position but I don't want it interfering with
re-entry.
>I may try to mount it on the pegs.
>Sid Taylor"
>
>When you're thinking about pumps, the following may be useful:
>http://users.senet.com.au/~pcarter/pumps.html
>http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/35/pumps2.html
>http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/35/pumps1.html
>
>Regards,
>Peter Treby
>37°42'S 145°08'E
>
>

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