Re: [Paddlewise] Foot Pump through hull

Brian,

I ran my pump outlet through the deck because of the
same problem you have.  Hasn't caused any problems. 
The pump doesn't shoot water far with ordinary pumping
(although, you can lean the boat, push hard and
"shoot" your paddling partners...).

I built my own strum box from a piece of PVC tubing
and really like it.  I also installed a simple check
valve just above the strum box.  With the strum box I
can easily pump out the water that leaks in when
rolling etc without popping my skirt.

My foot pump is pretty low volume, so when I need to
move lots of water I break out the hand pump.

  - Mark

--- Blankibr_at_aol.com wrote:

> I'm trying to install a foot pump in a VCP Pintail. 
> There is little  room 
> between the footrail and the deck seam (hull to
> deck) to install the  through 
> hull fitting, where the water will be expelled from
> the boat.
>  
> Is there a reason people don't install the through
> hull fitting on the  deck? 
>  I'm thinking of placing it as close to the edge as
> I can and avoid  the 
> seam, so water will shoot away from my boat to the
> side.
>  
> The other option is to try to reduce the size of the
> tubing and through  hull 
> fitting so it takes less room.  I assume it will
> take more pressure to  push 
> water through the reducer, but since the path is
> short (but curved like an  S) 
> it shouldn't be too hard.  Would that be a problem?
>  
> How have others solved this dilemma?  I don't want
> to move the  footrail.
>  
> Another question if I may:  Why not pick the water
> up from directly  below 
> the foot pump?  I know the seat is the low point,
> but we are talking  less than 
> an inch of drop and I can use a sponge for that.  I
> see the foot  pump as 
> being for mass amounts of water.  Will I be sorry if
> I do  this?
>  
> Any help would be appreciated.
>  
> Brian Blankinship