Re: [bolger] Bilge Pumps MAIB article

It was an article in MAIB by Dave Carnel
http://mims.com/maib/bilgepump.htm

Seems fairly straight forward. Perhaps you could size the diameter to your
strength?
David

David Jost wrote:

> hmmm. this is food for thought.
> I remember seeing a do it yourself bilge pump (piston type) that
> could be built using pvc pipe, neoprene or leather, washers, and
> other common hardware store items. I always felt that the common
> piston types were quite wimpy for the average user. If the pipe were
> enlarged and the handle of sufficient strength it should be possible
> to move a lot of water in a hurry.
> I agree with your other points about limiting cockpit size to
> begin with.
> Does anyone remember which publication it was in? MAIB, Small
> Boat Journal, Wooden't Float?
>
> David Jost. Boston
>
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