Whale Gulper 320 Bilge Pump, 24V
- Brand:
- Whale
- Part no:
- BP2054
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Voltage
- 24V
The Whale Gulper 320 is a 24V remote mount bilge pump meant to sit high, dry and protected where it can be reached. The head turns through 360 degrees, and it uses a strainer with a small footprint for limited bilge space. It is self priming, runs dry without damage, and mounts with a wrap around feature held by only 3 screws. Whale states it meets the primary bilge pump requirement for boats up to 40ft.
Our take
The Gulper 320 runs dry without damage and is self priming, which suits a pump mounted remotely above the bilge. Its head turns 360 degrees, so the outlet can be pointed to fit the installation, and it meets the primary pump requirement up to 40ft.
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.