[C320-list] Water Pump

[Robert E. Sloat]

Rick-I would check for an obstruction in the suction side or for an unlikely
chance that something is lodged in the pump mechanism.  There is a filter on
my pump which I assume is like yours, so this is unlikely.

If you have to replace the pump check out the notes attached on quieter VSD 
water pump recommendation from Chris Burti.  There was a string of notes on 
this around 27 Jul 2010.

Being in the Chicago area with my boat on the tarmac and shrink wrapped, 
there is one less activity like sailing to keep me busy so I idle time away 
by posting on this site.


Bob Sloat
Savannah 894

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] VSD Water Pump


>I do not recall which brand, both are highly recomended. It is not silent,
> just not very noisy and huge improvement. sorry, it will not keep you from
> sailing...twenty minute job.
>
> On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Robert E. Sloat 
> <resloat at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> Chris-I found a Jabsco VSD water pump in a number of my catalogs.  This 
>> is
>> a possible project to keep me away from sailing for a day.  I assume it 
>> was
>> the Jabsco VSD pump you used.
>>
>> There was some discussion on this on the Board a while back on replacing
>> the water pump and I will also check the 320 site for any articles and
>> pictures.
>>
>> The only down side to a silent water pump is a leaky faucet could drain a
>> tank.  The OEM pump has a great (noisy) warning system when it runs.
>>
>> Bob Sloat
>> Savannah #894
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:18 AM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement - Noisy can be good
>>
>>
>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>