Pump out pump

[Andy Falls]

Peggy, I thought we better split the previous forum regarding pumping out.My original question was: can a macerator (or any) pump be connected to the deck pump out fitting, so that it vacums the tank? Our marina has a hand prime/pump out cart. I was thinking about getting a pump to screw on the deck fitting, with a discharge directly in to the pump caddy tank. Will that workThe 29.5 factory installation has a hand operated pump to pump overboard (illegal for me), and a deck fitting with vent. Currently when pumping out, I close the through hull (always closed), prime the pump on the caddy, attach it to the deck fitting and pump and pump and pump (get the picture-smell-a-vision). I would like a pump (perferable 12 volt) to pump hard and fast. I might even convince the club to purchase the pump and attach it to the cart.Suggestions

 

[Peggie Hall/HeadMistress]

Get the club to buy the pump

You're only talking a $150-200. Plumbing a boat to shoot holding tank contents out the deck fitting, while still retaining the ability to dump out the thru-hull at sea, can be a wee tad involved. 'Twould be far better if th electric pump were on the pumpout cart, where it can suck the waste out.

 

[Andy Falls]

Recommendations

As you are the Head Mistress, we will respectfully request the pump! Got any recommendations for said pump?

 

[Peggie Hall/HeadMistress]

I'd definitely make sure it's a diaphragm pump....

IMpeller pumps are too prone to impeller failure. Since it's going on a cart, and not a full-fledged dockside pumpout, it doesn't have to be anything big. Have your marina contact the local Edson distributor.