Cover

jhenson · Post by **jhenson** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:51 am

Tim,

What is the cover that is below and slightly aft of the starboard locker hatch? I guessing it is a manual bilge pump access.

I bet this obvious to everyone but me.

Joe

CharlieJ · Post by **CharlieJ** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:42 am

looks exactly like the cover for my manual pump so I'd say that's what it is.

Post by **Tim** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:47 am

Geez, Joe, did you have to choose that photo, besplattered as it is? hehe (My boat doesn't normally look like that...gross!)

jhenson wrote:I guessing it is a manual bilge pump access.

Yes, that's what it is. My pump is a Henderson MK IV.

jhenson · Post by **jhenson** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:53 pm

I have a Whale Gusher 10 that came with the boat. It was mounted under the cockpit seat on what is now the locker skin. Access was through those delightfull locker cutouts. I am trying to decide on where this pump might go. Also, I can't seem to find a cover that is specifically design for the handle opening in any of my catalogs (though I haven't looked that hard yet).

Joe

CharlieJ · Post by **CharlieJ** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:52 pm

JHenson- I recently bought a cover just for the Gusher 10 from my marine wholesaler. I have the catalog at my shop but I can get you part number, etc tomorrow.

I'm installing mine in the cockpit locker almost exactly like Tim shows his. Simple installation.

Post by **Tim** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:25 am

For what it's worth, I have yet to ever use that manual pump in 5 seasons. I wouldn't be without it, of course. What minimal water ever ends up in my bilge is handled by the electric pump.

I chose the Henderson mainly because it is the same pump used in the Lavac head system. Between the bilge pump, head pump, and waste tank pump, I have three of these identical pumps on board, which provides built-in spares if required. I do like these pumps, though, and now consider them my default choice for any manual pumping needs.