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

[Chris Burti]

I replaced my fresh water pump with one of the VSD models and it made a huge
difference in the noise level and the amount of run time as well. It
completely eliminated the need for an accumulator tank and was essentillay a
drop in replacement. I saved the old pump, but have never found a use for it
yet.

On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 12:02 AM, Robert E. Sloat <resloat at comcast.net>wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>


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Chris Burti Farmville, NC