The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and although it still works fine, it requires a separate float switch (also old) which is located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves about 4 inches of water at the pump when it turns off. I am looking for a replacement that has the water level switch in the pump. There are lots of these for sale, but what is the list’s recommendation? The old pump is a Shurflo (sp?) 355-100-00, rated at 1000 gals/hr <http://gals.hr/>, - the label says it draws 7.35 amps (but I haven’t measured it). Is Shurflo even made any more? I see Rule pumps and lots of brands I have never heard of on line. The automatic pumps I found online leave about 2 inches of water - is that the best we can do? And what pumps last well? Advice welcome.
Eric Frank Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA
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