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Drainman Nature Powered Bilge Pump
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nordicstallion
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Now thats cool.I think with my enlarged prostate, I could use one of those. Guess Id have to get a waterbed for the wave action though. Vern/C-Dog
nordicstallion":r31ya12w said:Now thats cool.I think with my enlarged prostate, I could use one of those. Guess Id have to get a waterbed for the wave action though. Vern/C-Dog
:lol: I'm not there, YET...but my late father sure did complain about it. Yay!...one more thing to look "forward" too.... :wink:
We saw some of the Drainman pumps on small boats in Europe last Fall.
It's an interesting idea, probably works well within reason, but would still require some attention and oversight.
Sometimes rains can occur without significant wave action, and real major storms can present conditions that would overwhelm the Drainman or an electric pump as well.
I'd sleep better 1.) under a covered berth with 2.) dual electric pumps and batteries, 3.) dock master oversight, and 4.) an occasional personal visit, especially after heavy storms. You can also add in canvas or fine net screens placed at the back entrance of the slip to keep blowing rain from coming under the enclosure, or simply add a solid, closing door to the arrangement.
The Boy Scouts were right on this one: "Be Prepared"!
Joe. :teeth :thup
It's an interesting idea, probably works well within reason, but would still require some attention and oversight.
Sometimes rains can occur without significant wave action, and real major storms can present conditions that would overwhelm the Drainman or an electric pump as well.
I'd sleep better 1.) under a covered berth with 2.) dual electric pumps and batteries, 3.) dock master oversight, and 4.) an occasional personal visit, especially after heavy storms. You can also add in canvas or fine net screens placed at the back entrance of the slip to keep blowing rain from coming under the enclosure, or simply add a solid, closing door to the arrangement.
The Boy Scouts were right on this one: "Be Prepared"!
Joe. :teeth :thup
Sea Wolf":2deyd1ws said:We saw some of the Drainman pumps on small boats in Europe last Fall.
It's an interesting idea, probably works well within reason, but would still require some attention and oversight.
Sometimes rains can occur without significant wave action, and real major storms can present conditions that would overwhelm the Drainman or an electric pump as well.
I'd sleep better 1.) under a covered berth with 2.) dual electric pumps and batteries, 3.) dock master oversight, and 4.) an occasional personal visit, especially after heavy storms. You can also add in canvas or fine net screens placed at the back entrance of the slip to keep blowing rain from coming under the enclosure, or simply add a solid, closing door to the arrangement.
The Boy Scouts were right on this one: "Be Prepared"!
Joe. :teeth :thup
Also, as an alternative, add in the option of a well designed mooring cover, that would simply drain any rain over the side, providing it is tight and waterproof, and doesn't pocket the water in a low spot, only to then work is way through the canvas down to the floor and into the bilge!
Joe. :teeth :thup