[C320-list] Bilge pump replacement - Noisy can be good

[Robert E. Sloat]

Chris-I agree with you on the benefits of having a rather loud bilge pump. 
On my hull 894 the bilge is dry throughout the season and if I hear the 
bilge pump going there would be a leak some where.  There is a red light on 
the electrical panel indicating the bilge pump is operating.  If the pump 
was silent in operation, it is unlikely you would notice the light going on.

I think the best solution would be a very quiet bilge pump with a defeatable 
alarm at the helm or in the cabin so you would know it is working and could 
turn off the alarm when appropriate.

A silent pump on the water pressure system would be a good improvement for 
me.

Bob Sloat
Savannah

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement


> Bear in mind that on some of our boats, water in the bilge is not the norm
> and a running bilge pump is usually the signal of an issue that needs
> attention. Therefore, I like it when it can be heard on the dock. I got a
> call a few weeks ago from the marina that mine was running continuously. 
> It
> turned out that the switch had hung up, but it was nice to know I would 
> get
> a call. Whenn the time comes, I plan on simply rebuilding mine as they are
> easily rebuildable.
>
> http://www.go2marine.com/category.do?no=17050&mfrno=198
>
> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:06 PM, <hcreech at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> OH please don't do it, the Jabsco unit that is original to this boat is a
>> piece of " expletive deleted," from my Nixon years, sorry. I have the
>> perfect pump on my boat, when I am there tomorrow I will get the model
>> number. It is fantastic, you'll never hear it, like a silent servant. A
>> little bit more money, but worth every penny. Promise me you won't listen 
>> to
>> anyone else until I give you the perfect solution.
>> Wait a minute, late braking story, I found it in my archives it is Jabsco
>> but A unit higher up the food chain. It is number 500723 from Defender 
>> page
>> 94, $229.99, has an in line fuel filter, and I sware , you will never 
>> hear
>> it. Probably built for a 40' boat, but go for it, I promise, one of the 
>> best
>> replacements on my boat..
>>
>>
>> Herb.
>> Cloud Chaser 606
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Peggy Kleinert " < peggy . kleinert @ gmail .com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:15:40 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement
>>
>> I need to replace my bilge pump. Can someone tell me the model number of
>> the
>> original Jabsco pump and the GPH rating? The label had come off mine and 
>> I
>> can't find other paperwork on it. Does anyone have a recommendation on a
>> different pump?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Peggy Kleinert
>>
>> Pegasus 320 #536
>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>