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Re: Guzzler 500
By:Jack
Date: 9/23/1999, 12:09 pm

Erez,

I installed a guzzler 500 in my guillemot expidition. I chose the 500 because it was rated at 15 GPM. The 400 model which is rated 10 GPM and is not a whole lot smaller. The 1-1/2" intake/outtake makes for a larger hole in the hull which I dressed up with a brass through port.

I have size 11-1/2 feet so space is a premium down by my foot pegs. 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.

All of this adds some weight and looses some capacity in my front hatch. Without a bomb proof roll these trade offs are worth it to me. I also figure it is worth it to me to get the higher capacity rating. When/if I need "hands free" pumping then I want the full 15 GPM. When I do rolling practice I use the guzzler in conjunction with a hand pump. That way if I miss a roll and have to do a wet exit, I can reenter, roll and pump out in less than a min.

Regards,

Jack

> got my "bosworth guzzler 500" today. what a monster ! it's way
> much larger then what you see on the catalogue.

> erez

Messages In This Thread

Glass tape weave showing at butt seams
John Fuller -- 9/22/1999, 10:47 pm
Re: Glass tape weave showing at butt seams
Jay King -- 9/24/1999, 5:06 pm
You're not halucinating...
Dean Trexel -- 9/23/1999, 5:43 pm
weaving & butt plates
erez -- 9/23/1999, 8:29 pm
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lee -- 9/23/1999, 8:15 pm
Re: Glass tape weave showing at butt seams
lee -- 9/23/1999, 12:19 am
Re: Glass tape weave showing at butt seams
erez -- 9/22/1999, 11:42 pm
Re: Guzzler 500
Jack -- 9/23/1999, 12:09 pm
Re: Guzzler 500
Shawn Baker -- 9/24/1999, 6:15 pm
Re: Guzzler 500
erez -- 9/25/1999, 12:57 am
how to install a Guzzler 500
erez -- 9/23/1999, 8:50 pm
Re: how to install a Guzzler 500
Jack -- 9/24/1999, 9:19 am
Re: how to install a Guzzler 500
erez -- 9/25/1999, 1:26 am
Guzzler 500
Pete Roszyk -- 9/23/1999, 8:51 am