nature powered bilge pump

[Merlin Clark]

I think this is a neat idea:
http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...familyName=Drainman+Nature+Powered+Bilge+Pump

 

[Bill Roosa]

Right up to the time one of your hoses breaks and you get a fairly large leak.
Bilge pumps don't consume much power AT ALL! Those things don't work unless you are tied to a dock (with shore power presumably)

I certainly would not have one as my sole source of pumping the bilge and if you are only supplementing then what is the point?

 

[JoeWhite]

I don't believe that the accordion plastic will last long especially being in the sun for that long. It appears to be an innovative idea though.

 

[FourPoints]

Solar charging your batteries to power your bilge pump is also a nature powerd bilge pump

 

[alexco38]

Our slip is in a well protected area with very little wave. That thing would not work for me.

Keep the bilge bone dry for, no need to pump. Install a PSS shaft seal and fix all leaks.

 

[Merlin Clark]

I said it is a neat idea not a cure for cancer.