Thanks Steve and thanks to all the suggestions everyone had.

I bought a re-build kit for the pump today and will see if I can salvage
it.

I think the idea of a strainer in front of the pump is an excellent one
and I will add that during the rebuild.

Thanks again!

Cherie

s/v Karma

Baba 40

Long Beach, CA

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From: owner-baba-l@ballreich.net [mailto:owner-baba-l@ballreich.net] On
Behalf Of Steve Sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 1:31 PM
To: baba-l@ballreich.net
Subject: Re: [Baba-L] Bilge Pump Recommendations

I agree with the recommendations to keep the pump rather than replace
with one of those "plastic" models. My only added recommendation is be
sure to have a Jabsco strainer in front of the pump. As you mentioned
the smallest debris will foul the pump. I use the 36600 series with a
3/4" strainer and have been very satisfied with the ability to quickly
pump the bilge dry.

Steve Sullivan
s/v Tamboura
Baba 40, 144

        ----- Original Message -----

        From: Moulin, Cherie <mailto:cmoulin@enpointe.com>

        To: baba-l@ballreich.net

        Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:20 PM

        Subject: [Baba-L] Bilge Pump Recommendations

        Hi all,

        During a routine flushing of the bilge today, I noticed my bilge
pump is leaking badly. I currently have a Jabsco 36600-0000 pump which
I priced at West Marine today at about $270 with my Port Supply
discount. This pump seems to have lots of moving parts, little places
where gunk from the bilge can plug it up and a rubber belt.

        My question to everyone is:

        Should I fork over another $270 and buy another plus a repair
kit to re-build my old one so that I have a spare? I plan to go
cruising in 2008.

        Or ...... buy a $60 Rule plastic jobbie and, well, actually I
can buy several and still be under my $270 and just replace them when
they go bad?

        Or .... Is there something better someone can recommend.

        I have just purchased a new electronic sensor / switch (Water
Witch) which I am planning to install at the same time I replace the
pump.

        Any help would be most appreciated!

        Cherie

        s/v Karma

        Baba 40

        Long Beach, CA

        Cherie Moulin
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