mcoop57 wrote:
That’s it exactly Tony, thanks for the photo!
Mr Pro10, it’s my opinion that an automatic bilge pump (even though it’s crazy cool) is just a bit overkill for this application. I have managed a decade of pedal sailing without a 12V system, and am kind of determined to keep it that way.
When it comes to bilge pumps and you're sinking, overkill is exactly what you want.
Before I installed an automatic bilge pump I use to come back from a rough day on the water with up to 10-20 gallons of water in the hull due to the leaking front hatch. The pump solved this problem.
As long as you have a 12 Volt battery on board, an automatic bilge pump is ideal. I have a depth finder/chart plotter so I do have a battery. Installing a 12Volt battery in a TI is a breeze. Hobie sells a kit to do in either
a Waterproof Gel Cell Battery or
lithium.
I also carry a manual pump but I never have to use it anymore.