[C38] Redundant Fuel Pumps

[Max Soto]

LOL! I'm trying to avoid reaching 0 knots with 30+ on my bow.. 
We're I have my boat, I can't afford to miss a high tide, so if I don't make it on time, I'm screwed... 

Max Soto 
+506-8312-1367
Alajuela, Costa Rica 

> On 29/06/2014, at 13:13, PAUL NOTTE <panotte at shaw.ca> wrote:
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> Are you towing water skiers Max?
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> From: "Max Soto" <maxsoto at gmail.com>
> To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 11:57:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Redundant Fuel Pumps
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> Exactly. Catalina direct sells the replacement screen filter as a spare.. 
> Hopefully, I'm going to replace the 5424 for the yanmar 40hp. This engine has a mechanical fuel pump, so I'm going to leave the electric one in line.. Just in case! I'm really thinking about installing dual racors. Will see how much space I have left after the new engine goes in.. 
> Regards, 
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> Max Soto 
> +506-8312-1367 
> Alajuela, Costa Rica 
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> On 28/06/2014, at 22:40, "Steve Smolinske" < SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com > wrote: 
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> The one I replaced was the universal it lasted probably four years, before that were two cheap off brands that the yard put in. Didn’t know about the screen, do you twist the bottom of the pump off for access? 
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> From: Listserve [ mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org ] On Behalf Of Max Soto 
> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:32 AM 
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
> Subject: Re: [C38] Redundant Fuel Pumps 
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> Two racors?? Tha'st a buce setup!! 
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> Those fuel pumps are supposed to be very reliable. Have you been cleaning the screen filter that goes inside those pumps???? 
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> On 26/06/2014, at 22:03, "Steve Smolinske" < SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com > wrote: 
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> Here is a quick project I just finished before we head off cruising. I have replaced 3 fuel pumps in the six years I’ve owned Peregrine (I have no idea why so many) this last time we just finished a 12 hour delivery from Victoria and the next day when I started the engine at the dock, the pump failed within 1 minute. Not wanting it to happen while cruising or at an inopportune time the following project. I installed a second fuel pump, two valves and a switch for current. Now with the turning of those two valves and a toggle of the switch the second fuel pump takes over. I’m having a plaque made up that shows the valve and switch positions and plan to mount it just above the fuel filters. Pretty sweet. 
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