Second time replacing this pump, any better ideas on hand pumps?

[j_schoenfeld]

this is the second pump I have replaced for salt water in my sink. I put this pump in as it states in whale's documentation that the pump is good in fresh water and in salt water. I know that in the Great Salt Lake here in Utah I am dealing with way more salt in the water than most sailors, but this seems to be a lot of corrosion in 4 years. I am not a big fan of all plastic hand pumps, but that may be my only way to go with this one. I don't have to winterize the engine as it is packed with salt water and does not freeze. So pros and cons. But this pump is a pain to replace and would like to have something that will last longer than 4 years. Any suggestions?

 

[capta]

Dump the hand pump and go for a Whale double action foot pump. You can't imagine the how easy it is to wash your hands if you are not using one to pump the water!

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

I know that in the Great Salt Lake here in Utah

I think you're on the wrong lake. That look more like Great Acid Lake. @capta is right in that your only protection is to go 100% plastic in the pump body. Now the faucet, that may be a further problem.

How does your engine withstand the corrosion ?

 

[Scott T-Bird]

I would supply fresh water for the sink. I can't think of any reason why you would want salt water, especially GSL salt water!

 

[ToddS]

I have a foot pump supplying salt water to a separate faucet at the galley sink (similar to the one capta posted) and love it... essentially limitless supply of water for thoroughly washing dirty things (food caked on dishes, hands, whatever) without draining precious freshwater H20 tanks or draining batteries... then just a quick fresh water rinse at the end from the "regular" faucet to rinse away the salt water. Obviously, saltwater doesn't completely replace fresh... but it does make a big difference in my estimation.

 

[Scott T-Bird]

I have a foot pump supplying salt water to a separate faucet at the galley sink (similar to the one capta posted) and love it... essentially limitless supply of water for thoroughly washing dirty things (food caked on dishes, hands, whatever) without draining precious freshwater H20 tanks or draining batteries... then just a quick fresh water rinse at the end from the "regular" faucet to rinse away the salt water. Obviously, saltwater doesn't completely replace fresh... but it does make a big difference in my estimation.

Well, I understand the reason for using normal, clean salt water when you are away from a freshwater supply, have a small freshwater tank, or whatever … but the salt water in GSL? I just wouldn't use it. If the boat has a tank, I would use the freshwater from the tank. If the boat doesn't have a tank, I would add one.

 

[j_schoenfeld]

I have 2 tanks and a good working pressure system for fresh water. As ToddS stated you can use the salt water to do most of the cleanup, and finish it with fresh water. Saves a lot of fresh water, as it is limited and the salt water is unlimited. I think the all plastic pump is probably the way to go, but it will take some reconfiguring to put it under the sink. The Great ACID lake does have some challenges, the water is thick and can really knock you around in rough weather. As for the engine, this is an Oday 28, year 1982. I have replaced the motor in 2008, and the old motor did not show much corrosion in the water jackets. In fact it has been rebuilt and is working on someone else's boat! Thank you all for your input! I'm off to reconfigure my galley and get a foot pump!