> I mounted the pump on the bow side of front bulkhead. The footpad for
> pumping comes through a hole in the blukhead along with an intake hose.

how exactly did you do the above ? is it done with a bracket from bosworth ? (details, cat#) is the bulkhead sealed with this type of installation ? pictures ?

the author of one of the "safety" articles in s.k. once wrote that he had a wonderful bildge pump, but could not use it because his hands were busy fighting posseidon. he could only watch the water leaking thru his spray skirt. as I read it I decided to install a footpump. the hassle around a "guzzler 400" & a "500" is identical, so I might as well get the "500", & I did. I'm still surprised by the size. I had the impression it will be much smaller.

erez