Seacraft sinks off Martha's Vineyard

pelican · #18 08-29-2011, 12:13 AM

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From a fellow Seacraft owner located on the Vineyard, so happy you guys made it. Ever since I read the story, I've been bringing my handheld VHF with me. I was out there that day (my birthday) bonito fishing at the hooter. I have a dual bilge pump set-up with them pumping out opposite sides of the hull. I work maintaining a large fleet of boats, and I have seen more brand new RULE pumps fail this year than ever before. Check your pumps people! Glad you guys remained calm and survived!

I am in the same business. The Rule pumps this year are horrible. I have about 10 or so that I will be sending in with nicely worded letter. I have moved a few of my boats to the johnson pumps. They seem to be doing better.

i have repair shop - i've stopped using rules pumps and switches a while ago - due to problems.the cartridge style pumps are much better,last much longer.

a second pump:
it needs to be wired to a seperate power source than the other - this assures at least one "hot" pump at all times - do not connect the lead for the auto switch directly to the battery - connect it to the battery switch - at the battery terminal.do the same with the lead for the high bilge water alarm
trust me guys,this will avoid big problems down the road...

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