electricity-free bilge pumps

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by whitecj, Nov 6, 2003.

  1. whitecj
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    whitecj New Member

    I am trying to find information on bilge pumps that work off natural resources, like wave motion, rather than electrical or battery power. It is intended for use in a small keelboat. I would love to hear your ideas/information.
     
  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    When I apprenticed, as a kid, the old timers told me the fastest bilge pump is a scared sailor up to his knees in water with a bucket in his hands. That said, I could see a pendulum system running a diafragm pump. As for wave action, a float on the side connected to the pump arm would probably work too.
     
  3. Willallison
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    Willallison Senior Member

    ....so lomg as there's waves......
     

  4. whitecj
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    whitecj New Member

    Thanks for the ideas! I know all about bailing with a bucket - I served a similar apprentice in a sailing dinghy! I like the pendulum idea - was also thinking perhaps solar panels but they are quite expensive, and I only have 100 euro to spend...

    Now to the drawing board...
    whitecj
     
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