[C320-list] Bilge pump replacement

[Rick from Inflate Co]

Jeff,

I replaced mine also a year ago. When I had Tony Cozad answer that for me,
he indicated that the valve had to be removed, which I did in order to make
it work. I don't get any washback. Works great.

Rick
NEMO #235
DANA POINT 

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Jeffrey Brown
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 9:17 AM
To: Catalina C320 List List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement

Jerry
You raised a good question I've been meaning to ask.  I had a check valve on
my bilge when I bought the boat but when I replaced the pump with a Rule
1100GPH, the force of the back pressure on the behind the check valve, the
pump would not work, so I had to remove it.  Has anyone has any luck with a
check valve and pump, if so, what pump brand works?  I hate that gallon or
more of backwash that comes in after the pump stops.

Jeff Brown
"Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
Hull 78
(949) 350-5123
oceanblues at mac.com




On Jun 11, 2014, at 7:11 AM, Jerry Taylor <jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com>
wrote:

> Hi Andy,
> 
> I recently had the same problem on my 2008, Mark II, #1128.  The
replacement would not fit, so I went to a Rule 1100 gph, model 492025.  It
cycles on every 2.5 minutes which is annoying, especially for light
sleepers.  I got an Attwood Sahara 1100 gph, model 3305364 from West Marine
which barely fits between the keel bolts.  I kept the Rule as a back up.  I
recently got into a cycling problem and just ordered a check valve from WM.
I know, they are a no-no, but I will take my chances.  Another option on
your replacement may be to add a piece of 1/2" Starboard material to shim or
raise the pump up. The bolts are not always square and there might be just
enough room!  It might work, but I did not want another half inch of water
in the bilge.
> 
> Jerry
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: writeandy
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 5:14 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement
> 
> Hello everyone
> 
> I am replacing a rule 1100 gph in my 2006 320.  However, the new rule pump
is just a little larger and the plumbing does not fit between the keel bolts
in the deep bilge.
> 
> I am wondering what pump will fit before I buy a 2nd replacement.
> 
> Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> 
> 
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