Bilge Pump Shootout results by Powerboat-report.com

[OCD Solutions]

Came across this article and thought it may be usefull for future reference...

20 Electric Bilge Pumps Tested

Top performers from Attwood, Lovett, Rule, West Marine and Whale vary considerably by model, but when all is said and done, we like the Whale Supersub, Rule-Mate and Lovett 1200.

http://www.powerboat-reports.com/sample/bilge.html

 

[chriselmore_1]

wonder how old that study is...

 

[SJBrit]

Funny - I read that same report a couple of weeks ago trying to figure out what pump to buy now they have stopped making the old V500. Guess what: I decided on the V500 ;-) Found some on e-bay, but cringed at the price. Still, it's a damn good pump.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I couldn't find a date but the new Attwood Tsunami pumps have Tinned wiring so it must be a bit older.

Attwood T500 Tsunami Bilge Pump; Compact, low profile design. Glass and mineral filled polymer body. Corrosion resistant, tinned and caulked wiring eliminates wicking and water damage. High efficiency, permanent magnet motor with composite brushes and lubricated bearings. 316 stainless steel shaft. Easy cartridge installation. Free flowing water around motor housing keeps motor cool, extends life. Double filter base resists clogging. Anti air lock valve. High impact, glass filed polyester impeller. Motor cartridges of same GPH capacity can be removed from bilge pump and inserted into an aerator pump or vice-versa. Depress Tab and Twist locks cartridge for secure placement, unlocks for cleaning, maintenance or replacement. Patented steel reinforced motor shaft seal. Three year warranty

http://www.dalehollowoutdoors.com/t500-tsunami-bilge-pump.html

 

[firemedicmonkey]

It's Atleast as new as 2001 b/c they reference a previous article in 2000

 

[Waternut]

It's more than 2 years old because Attwood started producing the newer style bilge pumps that aren't in that study about that time. I've been real happy with my newer style T-800 Attwood. If water is trickling in, it'll trickle water out. If the water level gets a little higher, it'll launch the water out about 3ft before it drops 6" and hits the water.

 

[NVJAY775]

Has anybody tried the whale supersub manual 650? Kind of a weird shape though.