"Any of you Rule 500 types (or folks with any pump that does not have a built-in check valve) come up with a happier solution?" Another solution, maybe not happier, just place a cork or bung (on a short tether) in the deck / skin outlet. If it's fitted just firm, not tight, it pops out on its tether when the pump starts. Remember to replace it afterwards. Water enters the cockpit through the pump otherwise. This bung set up is used quite a bit here. The plastic topped cork used on a reasonable bottle of vintage port fits a 3/4" outlet OK, but be sure to provide yourself with a few spares. PT 37º 42' S 145º 08' E *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 12 2001 - 19:14:02 PST
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