Attwood Hand Bilge Pump with 32" Hose
- Brand:
- Attwood
- Part no:
- 11596-2
Image: Wholesale Marine
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This is a hand-operated bilge pump from Attwood with an ergonomic handle and a 32 inch hose. It needs no power, so it works by hand. The maker points it at kayaks, PWCs and other small boats, where it is used to remove unwanted water.
Our take
The 32 inch hose on this hand pump sets how far from the water you can empty, and the ergonomic handle is there to make pumping easier. The maker aims it at kayaks, PWCs and other small boats.
From our buying guide
Rule and Johnson both say their bilge pumps are not intended for damage control. Flow falls as the discharge head rises, and the length of the hose, its bends and any check valve reduce it further.
Check before you buy:
- The maker's own table shows the flow at head, since how much a pump loses depends on the model.
- An automatic pump also has a manual switch, which ABYC's voluntary 2005 standard calls for.
- You'll fuse it to the maker's figure.