Plumbing & Fixtures https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/topics.aspx?forum=139895 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:35:20 GMT Thu, 7 Dec 2023 19:38:21 GMT Copyright © 2023 Bluewater Cruising Association Whale Gusher Multi-Purpose Pump https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1761762 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1761762 Whale Gusher 10 Pump, Mk3 - as new. Includes Service Kit. This manual multi-purpose pump has many uses, for example, pumping boat bilge or holding tank

$225

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]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 20:38:21 GMT SOLD: Bilge Pump Rule 3700 (NEW) https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1760270 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1760270 This bilge pump was purchased new and never installed. Includes: 18’ of 1 ½” Tiger Flex hose 2 T-Bolt Clamps 16 Rule Model 37A Bilge Pump switch 80

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:38:58 GMT Freshwater filters https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1697435 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1697435 Does anyone have any experience with inline filters for freshwater to remove bacteria, chlorine, bad taste, etc.  Thoughts, recommendations?

]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2022 02:27:05 GMT Arid Bilge - gets rid of all the water https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=581602 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=581602 Here is an interesting piece of equipment that solved a difficult problem on Namo last year.  Arid Bilge is a pump that keeps the bilges dry by sucking up the last inch of water left by conventional bilge pumps.  

We had a problem with salt water collecting under the engine on top of our reserve fuel tank causing corrosion of the tank fittings and water ingress into the diesel tank.  Not pleasant.  The water originated mainly from our stuffing box and was not completely eliminated with the Whale electric bilge pump.

The Arid Bilge unit is a small, centrally located vacuum pump that provides water pickup to various compartments via 1/8" hoses with small pads or wands at the ends.  We bought a unit that extracts water from two locations (the engine bilge and the main bilge) although higher capacity models are available.  Every three hours the unit automatically switches on and senses water in the bilges.  If it detects any, it cycles until it is all gone. The results are completely dry bilges with a corresponding reduction in odor and the potential for corrosion.

Great product although probably the most expensive "bilge pump" one can buy.  The website is www.aridbilge.com.

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