Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[G Collins via CnC-List]

Lyle is great.  Was a great sailing instructor for my wee one as well.

Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11

On 2018-06-24 10:17 PM, Derek Kennedy via CnC-List wrote:
Hi Mike. On your recommendation I tried to chase down a dealer for Water Witch. 
Stright-MacKay said they don't sell the product, although they're listed on the 
waterwitchinc web site.

The web site recommends ordering from a Canadian dealer to save on shipping 
fees, etc. I emailed the company asking for an east-coast Canadian dealer and 
was referred to Western Marine, in Vancouver; not really east coast.

I was in Halifax over the weekend, picking up an order at The Binnacle. I asked 
Lyle Dobbin if he knew of the product. Within 2 hrs he texted me to say he 
could get me a Model 101. He suggested that I act quickly and hope his dealer 
had stock to avoid the new import duties.

I'll have to wait a bit for delivery, but I'm really happy with the service.

Thanks to you and to Lyle.

​
Derek Kennedy
C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
Ballantyne's Cove, NS



On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:50 PM, Hoyt, Mike 
mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com>> wrote:
Hi Derek

I believe we have the Model 101 series switch mated to a PAR 36680-2000 
diaphragm pump.The switch we have can be seen at this link 
https://waterwitchinc.com/bilge-switches/

I cannot remember where I purchased it but I see that Water Witch sells on-line.

One of the great things about this switch compared to a float switch is the 
ease of mounting.  I zip tied it to a keel bolt and was done in less than 5 
minutes.  Now that I think about it am wondering if that may eventually cause 
problems with wiring and metal touching the keel bolt though …

The diaphragm pump is located in the galley under the sink and allows the 
pickup to be less than 1cm from the bottom of bilge.  With the water witch 
switch located low in bilge also and the fact that the switch runs for a few 
seconds after water level below its contact area the bilge is pretty dry.

The main downside of the diaphragm pump is the flow rate which is much less 
than other types of bilge pumps.

I think all of this was discussed a few years ago on this list.  That is where 
I found out about this switch.

Mike
Persistence
Halifax, NS

From: Tortuga [mailto:tortugas...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:35 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Hoyt, Mike
Subject: Re: recommendations for a small bilge pump

Hi Mike
Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before but 
they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I can't 
find one in the new catalog.

Also will you name your pump? Thanks

​​
Derek Kennedy
 C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
Ballantyne's Cove, NS




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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Derek Kennedy via CnC-List]

Hi Mike. On your recommendation I tried to chase down a dealer for Water
Witch. Stright-MacKay said they don't sell the product, although they're
listed on the waterwitchinc web site.

The web site recommends ordering from a Canadian dealer to save on shipping
fees, etc. I emailed the company asking for an east-coast Canadian dealer
and was referred to Western Marine, in Vancouver; not really east coast.

I was in Halifax over the weekend, picking up an order at The Binnacle. I
asked Lyle Dobbin if he knew of the product. Within 2 hrs he texted me to
say he could get me a Model 101. He suggested that I act quickly and hope
his dealer had stock to avoid the new import duties.

I'll have to wait a bit for delivery, but I'm really happy with the service.

Thanks to you and to Lyle.

​
Derek Kennedy
C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"

Ballantyne's Cove, NS



On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:50 PM, Hoyt, Mike  wrote:

> Hi Derek
>
>
>
> I believe we have the Model 101 series switch mated to a PAR 36680-2000
> diaphragm pump.The switch we have can be seen at this link
> https://waterwitchinc.com/bilge-switches/
>
>
>
> I cannot remember where I purchased it but I see that Water Witch sells
> on-line.
>
>
>
> One of the great things about this switch compared to a float switch is
> the ease of mounting.  I zip tied it to a keel bolt and was done in less
> than 5 minutes.  Now that I think about it am wondering if that may
> eventually cause problems with wiring and metal touching the keel bolt
> though …
>
>
>
> The diaphragm pump is located in the galley under the sink and allows the
> pickup to be less than 1cm from the bottom of bilge.  With the water witch
> switch located low in bilge also and the fact that the switch runs for a
> few seconds after water level below its contact area the bilge is pretty
> dry.
>
>
>
> The main downside of the diaphragm pump is the flow rate which is much
> less than other types of bilge pumps.
>
>
>
> I think all of this was discussed a few years ago on this list.  That is
> where I found out about this switch.
>
>
>
> Mike
>
> Persistence
>
> Halifax, NS
>
>
>
> *From:* Tortuga [mailto:tortugas...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:35 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Hoyt, Mike
> *Subject:* Re: recommendations for a small bilge pump
>
>
>
> Hi Mike
>
> Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before
> but they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I
> can't find one in the new catalog.
>
>
>
> Also will you name your pump? Thanks
>
>
>
> ​​
> Derek Kennedy
>
>  C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
>
> Ballantyne's Cove, NS
>
>
>



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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[svrebeccaleah via CnC-List]

The water witch works in all types of water. Plus it will not work in oil or 
fuel. 


Doug Mountjoy Rebecca Leah LF39 Port Orchard YC, WA.


 Original message From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
 Date: 6/22/18  11:02  (GMT-08:00) To: 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic  Subject: Re: 
Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump 


Does anyone have any experience with Water Witch in fresh water (no salt)? I 
think it needs some electrolyte in order to work.
 
Marek
 
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From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 13:20

To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Cc: Hoyt, Mike

Subject: Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

 
A water Witch switch does not need as high a water level to run your pump as a 
traditional float switch.  Is also not mechanical so less prone to failure.  We 
have this switch mated to a diaphragm pump and this
 leaves very little water in the bilge as the diaphragm pump pickup is very low.
 
Mike
Persistence
Halifax
 

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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

Does anyone have any experience with Water Witch in fresh water (no salt)? I 
think it needs some electrolyte in order to work.

Marek

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From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 13:20
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Hoyt, Mike<mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

A water Witch switch does not need as high a water level to run your pump as a 
traditional float switch.  Is also not mechanical so less prone to failure.  We 
have this switch mated to a diaphragm pump and this leaves very little water in 
the bilge as the diaphragm pump pickup is very low.

Mike
Persistence
Halifax

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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Jim Reinardy via CnC-List]

I just bought a Water Witch as well, but found much better pricing at Defender 
compared to the Water Witch site.  I paid a little more and got a 203 because I 
found more favorable reviews about that model and I liked having the 2 sensors 
and greater current handling capability.  It should arrive tomorrow and 
planning to install it over the weekend.  I have had 2 float switches die in 
the past year, so I am determined to find something more reliable.   My pump is 
still in the bilge, so my plan was to zip tie it to the plastic housing of the 
pump itself.  That should remove any grounding issues as Mike mentions below.
 
Regards,
 
Jim Reinardy
C&C 30-2 "Firewater"
Milwaukee, WI
 
- Original Message - Subject: Re: Stus-List recommendations for 
a small bilge pump
From: "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" 
Date: 6/21/18 10:50 am
To: "Tortuga" , "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 

Cc: "Hoyt, Mike" 

  Hi Derek
  
 I believe we have the Model 101 series switch mated to a PAR 36680-2000 
diaphragm pump.The switch we have can be seen at this link 
https://waterwitchinc.com/bilge-switches/
  
 I cannot remember where I purchased it but I see that Water Witch sells 
on-line.
  
 One of the great things about this switch compared to a float switch is the 
ease of mounting.  I zip tied it to a keel bolt and was done in less than 5 
minutes.  Now that I think about it am wondering if that may eventually cause 
problems with wiring and metal touching the keel bolt though …
  
 The diaphragm pump is located in the galley under the sink and allows the 
pickup to be less than 1cm from the bottom of bilge.  With the water witch 
switch located low in bilge also and the fact that the switch runs for a few 
seconds after water level below its contact area the bilge is pretty dry.
  
 The main downside of the diaphragm pump is the flow rate which is much less 
than other types of bilge pumps.
  
 I think all of this was discussed a few years ago on this list.  That is where 
I found out about this switch.
  
 Mike
 Persistence
 Halifax, NS
  
 From: Tortuga [mailto:tortugas...@gmail.com] 
 Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:35 PM
 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Hoyt, Mike
 Subject: Re: recommendations for a small bilge pump
 
  Hi Mike
  Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before but 
they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I can't 
find one in the new catalog.
 

 
Also will you name your pump? Thanks
 

 
Derek Kennedy
 
 C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
 
Ballantyne's Cove, NS
 

 


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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List]

Hi Derek

I believe we have the Model 101 series switch mated to a PAR 36680-2000 
diaphragm pump.The switch we have can be seen at this link 
https://waterwitchinc.com/bilge-switches/

I cannot remember where I purchased it but I see that Water Witch sells on-line.

One of the great things about this switch compared to a float switch is the 
ease of mounting.  I zip tied it to a keel bolt and was done in less than 5 
minutes.  Now that I think about it am wondering if that may eventually cause 
problems with wiring and metal touching the keel bolt though …

The diaphragm pump is located in the galley under the sink and allows the 
pickup to be less than 1cm from the bottom of bilge.  With the water witch 
switch located low in bilge also and the fact that the switch runs for a few 
seconds after water level below its contact area the bilge is pretty dry.

The main downside of the diaphragm pump is the flow rate which is much less 
than other types of bilge pumps.

I think all of this was discussed a few years ago on this list.  That is where 
I found out about this switch.

Mike
Persistence
Halifax, NS

From: Tortuga [mailto:tortugas...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:35 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Hoyt, Mike
Subject: Re: recommendations for a small bilge pump

Hi Mike
Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before but 
they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I can't 
find one in the new catalog.

Also will you name your pump? Thanks

Derek Kennedy
 C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
Ballantyne's Cove, NS

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[Tortuga via CnC-List]

Hi Mike
Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before
but they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I
can't find one in the new catalog.

Also will you name your pump? Thanks

Derek Kennedy
 C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
Ballantyne's Cove, NS
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Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Francois Rivard via CnC-List]

Hi Mike,

I have this Johnson pump (
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/johnson-pump--cartridge-bilge-pumps--P011_330_001_541?recordNum=17)
in mine in conjunction with a Water Wich. The pump is the small  / cheap
one as my sump space is extremely limited. It's been in there 4 years / so
far it's been flawless.  The Wich is truly impervious to bilge crap.

Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List]

A water Witch switch does not need as high a water level to run your pump as a 
traditional float switch.  Is also not mechanical so less prone to failure.  We 
have this switch mated to a diaphragm pump and this leaves very little water in 
the bilge as the diaphragm pump pickup is very low.

Mike
Persistence
Halifax

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley 
via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:04 PM
To: C&C List
Cc: Josh Muckley
Subject: Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

There is certainly nothing wrong with having a centrifugal as a back up too.  
You can set the level switch higher in the bilge so that it only runs when the 
capacity of the gusher is exceeded.

For what it is worth I was in a pinch and ran to Walmart LATE one night after 
the local chandleries were closed.  I bought whatever they had (IIRC it was 
branded as Johnson with a 3 year warranty, 1200 gpm).  It has lasted more than 
3 years and considerably longer than the Rule pump which it replaced.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Wed, Jun 20, 2018, 9:00 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
I have to agree with Danny.  I mounted a Whale Gusher and it does a much better 
job of sucking the bilge dry than any of the centrifugal pumps that start 
picking up air earlier and then cannot pull any more water out.  Those always 
seem to allow a lot of backflow, and a backflow preventer valve only adds 
restrictions, thus slowing the flow.

Though the Whale Gulper is not rated nearly as high from a gallons per hour 
basis, judging from the time it takes to empty a nearly full bilge I get the 
impression that its real life performance is nearly as good as the small 
centrifugals.

Just my $.02 worth...

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>


From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
To: Eric Frank via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Cc: Danny Haughey mailto:djhaug...@juno.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

Oh And on the Viking, I used 2 Whale gusher pumps.  I mounted them High and dry 
in a locker and was able to suck the water out with hose led into the bilge.  
If you can make the pump you high point and go gravity from there, you might 
actually be able to get the water level down very low with little backflow.   I 
have to say, it is nice getting the pumps and the wiring out of the bilge.  I 
plan on doing this same setup someday on the tartan.

On 6/20/2018 4:26 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote:
The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and although it 
still works fine, it requires a separate float switch (also old) which is 
located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves about 4 inches of water at 
the pump when it turns off.  I am looking for a replacement that has the water 
level switch in the pump.  There are lots of these for sale, but what is the 
list’s recommendation?  The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00, rated at 
1000 gals/hr<http://gals.hr/>, - the label says it draws 7.35 amps (but I 
haven’t measured it).  Is Shurflo even made any more? I see Rule pumps and lots 
of brands I have never heard of on line. The automatic pumps I found online 
leave about 2 inches of water - is that the best we can do? And what pumps last 
well?  Advice welcome.
Eric Frank
Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II
Mattapoisett, MA



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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

There is certainly nothing wrong with having a centrifugal as a back up
too.  You can set the level switch higher in the bilge so that it only runs
when the capacity of the gusher is exceeded.

For what it is worth I was in a pinch and ran to Walmart LATE one night
after the local chandleries were closed.  I bought whatever they had (IIRC
it was branded as Johnson with a 3 year warranty, 1200 gpm).  It has lasted
more than 3 years and considerably longer than the Rule pump which it
replaced.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Wed, Jun 20, 2018, 9:00 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I have to agree with Danny.  I mounted a Whale Gusher and it does a much
> better job of sucking the bilge dry than any of the centrifugal pumps that
> start picking up air earlier and then cannot pull any more water out.
> Those always seem to allow a lot of backflow, and a backflow preventer
> valve only adds restrictions, thus slowing the flow.
>
> Though the Whale Gulper is not rated nearly as high from a gallons per
> hour basis, judging from the time it takes to empty a nearly full bilge I
> get the impression that its real life performance is nearly as good as the
> small centrifugals.
>
> Just my $.02 worth...
>
> Bruce Whitmore
>
> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
>
>
> --
> *From:* Danny Haughey via CnC-List 
> *To:* Eric Frank via CnC-List 
> *Cc:* Danny Haughey 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 20, 2018 4:53 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump
>
> Oh And on the Viking, I used 2 Whale gusher pumps.  I mounted them High
> and dry in a locker and was able to suck the water out with hose led into
> the bilge.  If you can make the pump you high point and go gravity from
> there, you might actually be able to get the water level down very low with
> little backflow.   I have to say, it is nice getting the pumps and the
> wiring out of the bilge.  I plan on doing this same setup someday on the
> tartan.
>
> On 6/20/2018 4:26 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote:
>
> The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and although it
> still works fine, it requires a separate float switch (also old) which is
> located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves about 4 inches of water
> at the pump when it turns off.  I am looking for a replacement that has the
> water level switch in the pump.  There are lots of these for sale, but what
> is the list’s recommendation?  The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00,
> rated at 1000 gals/hr <http://gals.hr/>, - the label says it draws 7.35
> amps (but I haven’t measured it).  Is Shurflo even made any more? I see
> Rule pumps and lots of brands I have never heard of on line. The automatic
> pumps I found online leave about 2 inches of water - is that the best we
> can do? And what pumps last well?  Advice welcome.
>
> Eric Frank
> Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II
> Mattapoisett, MA
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List]

I have to agree with Danny.  I mounted a Whale Gusher and it does a much better 
job of sucking the bilge dry than any of the centrifugal pumps that start 
picking up air earlier and then cannot pull any more water out.  Those always 
seem to allow a lot of backflow, and a backflow preventer valve only adds 
restrictions, thus slowing the flow.  

Though the Whale Gulper is not rated nearly as high from a gallons per hour 
basis, judging from the time it takes to empty a nearly full bilge I get the 
impression that its real life performance is nearly as good as the small 
centrifugals.
Just my $.02 worth...
 Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net


  From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List 
 To: Eric Frank via CnC-List  
Cc: Danny Haughey 
 Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 4:53 PM
 Subject: Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump
   
 Oh And on the Viking, I used 2 Whale gusher pumps.  I mounted them High and 
dry in a locker and was able to suck the water out with hose led into the 
bilge.  If you can make the pump you high point and go gravity from there, you 
might actually be able to get the water level down very low with little 
backflow.   I have to say, it is nice getting the pumps and the wiring out of 
the bilge.  I plan on doing this same setup someday on the tartan.
  
 On 6/20/2018 4:26 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote:
  
 
The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and although it 
still works fine, it requires a separate float switch (also old) which is 
located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves about 4 inches of water at 
the pump when it turns off.  I am looking for a replacement that has the water 
level switch in the pump.  There are lots of these for sale, but what is the 
list’s recommendation?  The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00, rated at 
1000 gals/hr, - the label says it draws 7.35 amps (but I haven’t measured it).  
Is Shurflo even made any more? I see Rule pumps and lots of brands I have never 
heard of on line. The automatic pumps I found online leave about 2 inches of 
water - is that the best we can do? And what pumps last well?  Advice welcome.
 
  Eric Frank
 Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II
 Mattapoisett, MA  
  
  
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[Danny Haughey via CnC-List]

Oh And on the Viking, I used 2 Whale gusher pumps.  I mounted them High 
and dry in a locker and was able to suck the water out with hose led 
into the bilge.  If you can make the pump you high point and go gravity 
from there, you might actually be able to get the water level down very 
low with little backflow.   I have to say, it is nice getting the pumps 
and the wiring out of the bilge.  I plan on doing this same setup 
someday on the tartan.



On 6/20/2018 4:26 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote:
The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and 
although it still works fine, it requires a separate float switch 
(also old) which is located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves 
about 4 inches of water at the pump when it turns off.  I am looking 
for a replacement that has the water level switch in the pump.  There 
are lots of these for sale, but what is the list’s recommendation? 
 The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00, rated at 1000 gals/hr 
, - the label says it draws 7.35 amps (but I haven’t 
measured it).  Is Shurflo even made any more? I see Rule pumps and 
lots of brands I have never heard of on line. The automatic pumps I 
found online leave about 2 inches of water - is that the best we can 
do? And what pumps last well?  Advice welcome.


Eric Frank
Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II
Mattapoisett, MA



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Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Danny Haughey via CnC-List]

Hi Eric!

Hope I'll be seeing around the harbor soon!

I used one of the small Whale pumps in my sump.  Nice little unit going 
on season 3


Danny


On 6/20/2018 4:26 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote:
The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and 
although it still works fine, it requires a separate float switch 
(also old) which is located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves 
about 4 inches of water at the pump when it turns off.  I am looking 
for a replacement that has the water level switch in the pump.  There 
are lots of these for sale, but what is the list’s recommendation? 
 The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00, rated at 1000 gals/hr 
, - the label says it draws 7.35 amps (but I haven’t 
measured it).  Is Shurflo even made any more? I see Rule pumps and 
lots of brands I have never heard of on line. The automatic pumps I 
found online leave about 2 inches of water - is that the best we can 
do? And what pumps last well?  Advice welcome.


Eric Frank
Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II
Mattapoisett, MA



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Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

[Eric Frank via CnC-List]

The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and although it 
still works fine, it requires a separate float switch (also old) which is 
located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves about 4 inches of water at 
the pump when it turns off.  I am looking for a replacement that has the water 
level switch in the pump.  There are lots of these for sale, but what is the 
list’s recommendation?  The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00, rated at 
1000 gals/hr , - the label says it draws 7.35 amps (but I 
haven’t measured it).  Is Shurflo even made any more? I see Rule pumps and lots 
of brands I have never heard of on line. The automatic pumps I found online 
leave about 2 inches of water - is that the best we can do? And what pumps last 
well?  Advice welcome.

Eric Frank
Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II
Mattapoisett, MA

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