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trptelf
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Initially Posted - 02/17/2013 :  08:42:03  Show Profile
There was a thread last April on bilge pumps, and some mentioned just having purchased or plans to purchase the Whale SuperSub. Did these work well for anyone who installed them? I'm looking for a pump that leaves a minimum amount of water in the bilge after it turns off due to an inboard and drip from stuffing box.
Bill and Erin
Formerly of Cat25 WK/TR
and Cat25 FK/SR
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/18/2013 :  05:45:32  Show Profile
I installed a Whale 650 that leaves about 1/4 inch of water. I routed the hose to the cockpit so I could see if it turned on when under way. I placed the manual switch between the companion way stair and the fiberglass under the sink to keep it from being turned on accidentally. I have tested it with a water hose and all seems to work OK. I have my stuffing box adjusted so it only drips when shaft is turning. Do not install a non-return valve. Incidentally my boat is 5737, next one built.
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trptelf
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Response Posted - 02/20/2013 :  19:06:35  Show Profile
So glad to meet you. May I ask what you have in your stuffing box? Is it regular flax?
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/21/2013 :  04:26:54  Show Profile
I have not yet taken the stuffing box apart. I plan to pull the boat in a couple of weeks to take the drive system apart to check out. I did replace the cutlass bearing last year.
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trptelf
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Response Posted - 02/21/2013 :  06:21:17  Show Profile
Catalina Direct does not even list a cutlass bearing for the 25. Where did you get yours?
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/22/2013 :  04:55:52  Show Profile
From Defender

Buck Algonquin Cutlass Sleeve Bearing
Shaft Diameter: 1", OD: 1-1/4"
Length; 4" Brass Sleeve


Item #: 300219
Brand: Buck Algonquin
Model #: BLACKFISH
Shipping Weight: 0.30 Lbs.
List Price: $58.55


Our Price: $54.99
Status: In Stock!
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trptelf
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Response Posted - 02/24/2013 :  15:39:21  Show Profile
Thank you hewebb!

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<br />From Defender

Buck Algonquin Cutlass Sleeve Bearing
Shaft Diameter: 1", OD: 1-1/4"
Length; 4" Brass Sleeve


Item #: 300219
Brand: Buck Algonquin
Model #: BLACKFISH
Shipping Weight: 0.30 Lbs.
List Price: $58.55


Our Price: $54.99
Status: In Stock!
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 02/24/2013 :  19:55:08  Show Profile
What about the pump?
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zsonic09
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Response Posted - 02/25/2013 :  09:43:43  Show Profile
speaking of bilge pumps.

What's the best way to test the manual pump? I've never had to use it and would like to know that it works
in case I really need it!
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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 02/25/2013 :  10:12:16  Show Profile
z: We used a hose to clean out the boat's bilge and then tested our pump from there. Which, incidentally is how I found out I needed to rebuild. The pump uses two flapper check valves which had aged and no longer sealed. The rebuild was simple, as long as everything is put back together properly. :O)
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