Mike, I use an Atwood submersible and find it clears the water at the same rate or slightly slower than how I clear a cockpit with a handpump. It's easier, though. Mine uses 3 each D Cells and they last a long time. The Atwood is light and can be used in conjunction with the handpump if you think you really need to, but I don't. The on/off switch is located on the pump and is not as accessible as I'd like it to be. I have to reach behind me in the cockpit to switch it on or off. However, I do that before I reenter and don't worry about switching off until I'm good and ready. The only issue with electric or foot pumps that needs a bit of discussing is that every minute or so, the suction created by the neoprene skirt and the pump has to be alleviated by reintroducing air into the cockpit. If not, the rate of outflow slows considerably. No biggie, just carefully lift the side of the skirt for a second. Certain sea states might preclude that however, and one may have to deal with reduced outflow until positive stability is found. Just a thought-Rob Gibbert *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Mar 15 2002 - 08:48:29 PST
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