What kind of pumps do you use?
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What kind of pumps do you use?
I was wondering what kind of pumps ya'll use. Electric vs. hand pump or what? I used a hand pump the other day and it sucks when your in a sketchy eddy.
I would appreciate websites, pictures, or any other suggestions. Thanks
I would appreciate websites, pictures, or any other suggestions. Thanks
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I''m just starting to mess around with a handpump. The outfitting in my boats does not leave much room to swing a bailer unless I park by the bank, in which case I might as well dump the boat.
I found the hand pump cleared water pretty well. But I need to find a way to tie the pump tube in place against the foam saddle, with the bottom end where most water is to be found, and the top end leaning some where it is convenient to work the handle when I'm not paddling. I still need to pick up some Tygon extension tubing at the hardware store for the pump discharge.
So, I'm not much farther than you on the issue, but maybe this will help.
I found the hand pump cleared water pretty well. But I need to find a way to tie the pump tube in place against the foam saddle, with the bottom end where most water is to be found, and the top end leaning some where it is convenient to work the handle when I'm not paddling. I still need to pick up some Tygon extension tubing at the hardware store for the pump discharge.
So, I'm not much farther than you on the issue, but maybe this will help.
electric pump
I used the following to build a system for my boat. Very clear and easy to follow directions. I decided to modify it as a single pump system and am very happy with it. Saves lots of time pumping or dumping when playing. I put the battery and switch in front and the pump right behind the saddle.
Do a search and you will find lots of other comments on the subject.
http://www.riverjunkies.net/howto/openb ... system.pdf
Do a search and you will find lots of other comments on the subject.
http://www.riverjunkies.net/howto/openb ... system.pdf
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I don't have room for a scoop-bailer, and I don't want to mess with a battery system, so that leaves me with a kayaking hand pump, which I've recently decided to try, haven't tried it yet.
Probably won't set it up for on-the-fly pumping, but will just use in eddies while playing. While river-running, I don't mind dumping it on the bank occasionally, my legs always need the break anyway.
So, a hand pump seems like it would get me the main use for the least hassle.
PY.
Probably won't set it up for on-the-fly pumping, but will just use in eddies while playing. While river-running, I don't mind dumping it on the bank occasionally, my legs always need the break anyway.
So, a hand pump seems like it would get me the main use for the least hassle.
PY.
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This worked for me :
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam ... 6880664290
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam ... 4060533490
I put the same pump in my Fly, but had to shorten it (ran it vertical) - you can see the hole here :
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam ... 7730277474
However, I caught the handle when rolling recently and wrecked the pump. I'm going heretic next and putting in an electric pump. To paraphrase the Warsteiner slogan, life is too short to spend it bailing. Or swimming.
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam ... 6880664290
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam ... 4060533490
I put the same pump in my Fly, but had to shorten it (ran it vertical) - you can see the hole here :
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam ... 7730277474
However, I caught the handle when rolling recently and wrecked the pump. I'm going heretic next and putting in an electric pump. To paraphrase the Warsteiner slogan, life is too short to spend it bailing. Or swimming.
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http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/CanoeOutfitting
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/CanoeOutfitting
try this
I use this system in both my boats. A bit pricey but I did not have to run around buing the bits, didn't have to figure it out, is simple and easy to transfer to a new boat and is VERY EFFECTIVE. I can empty my Phantom from full to the gunnels to almost dry in about 3 mins.
http://rapidrunnerbilge.com/products.php
http://rapidrunnerbilge.com/products.php
electric
I'm new to open boating, but it didn't take me long to install an electric pump. Just about any of those electric bilge pumps in the 800-1000gph range should work fine, battery, wire, switch and case. Simple. Now when I fill up the boat surfing that wave or hole, I don't have to go find that "good" eddy to dump my boat.
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Re: electric pump
Holy crap ... Glad someone actually used my howto to build a systemdirk wrote:I used the following to build a system for my boat. Very clear and easy to follow directions. I decided to modify it as a single pump system and am very happy with it. Saves lots of time pumping or dumping when playing. I put the battery and switch in front and the pump right behind the saddle.
Do a search and you will find lots of other comments on the subject.
http://www.riverjunkies.net/howto/openb ... system.pdf
Some of the cheaper 800 gph pumps have a higher amperage use so take that into consideration when selecting a pump
There was a whole thread on the board when I initially wrote the howto and asked people for a review
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Personaly I like a nice strappy sandle, maybe a stiletto spiked 4" heel with metalic tips that clippidy clop when she walks. Or some kick butt thigh boots.
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Here is the original post I was talking about earlier
http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic.php?t=7957859
http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic.php?t=7957859
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