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Re: Guzzler with internal spring
By:Dave Braun
Date: 9/21/2001, 8:57 am
In Response To: Guzzler with internal spring (Randy Knauff)

: Guzzler makes their pump with an internal spring instead of a handle, no
: handle in the way nor do you have to rig any kind of return spring or
: bungee.

Hi,
I had installed a Guzzler 400s (the internal spring model) in a kayak a couple years ago and its worked great. However I found the spring to be a bit stiff as have others as discussed in previous threads on this site. I contacted Bosworth a few months ago and found the would make available a lighter weight spring if requested. I did and its a great improvement, so much so that I have put that model in 2 more boats.

: I ordered mine thru West Marine for about $69.00 for their biggest diameter
: model, mounted it on reinforced bulkhead, works great, just keep stepping
: on the center of the pump and it does all the rest.

You may want to talk to Bosworth direct with regards to the lighter spring. I found them to be very helpful.
Best Regards,
Dave Braun

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Guzzler with internal spring
Randy Knauff -- 9/21/2001, 2:29 am
Re: Guzzler with internal spring
Dave Braun -- 9/21/2001, 8:57 am
Re: Guzzler with internal spring
Severne -- 9/21/2001, 11:52 am
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Pete Roszyk -- 9/20/2001, 5:55 pm
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