[C38] head

[Max Soto]

Hi Glen,
I had  a Wilcox on my last boat and it was perfect. I think it was the
"headmate" model. On the Estancia I have a Raritan PHII, It leaks a lot of
water, but is too old, so I don`t blame it!
If you want to go the easy way with an electric head, check out the Raritan
Sea Era, this is what I'm going to install on mine. They have a model with a
remote diaphragm water pump which is very quiet and take a lot less power
than an impeller pump located on the head motor and comes with a strainer.
This means no head motor disassemble to replace worn out impellers.This also
makes the size of the motor even smaller for a better fit.
What I like the most is the 1 1/2" outlet. Compared to Jabsco's 1", this one
is not as vulnerable to get clogged.

Hope this helps.
Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica



2008/7/26, joe launie <jlaunie at cox.net>:
>
> Glenn Terry wrote:
>
>    Glenn,
>       Do not use the original one. I installed a manual Wilcox head
> with a long handle. I do not know the model number but it is designed
> for commercial use on party fishing boats etc. with heavy use. It  works
> and it requires little maintenance. I had to put a curve in the handle
> to fit it in but otherwise no installation problems. Joe Launie, Macavity
> > I replaced my head about 6 years ago with the original model and now the
> > seals are leaking again and I have back flow problems, the bowl fills up
> > even though the sea cocks are closed and it does not clear  very well. I
> > would not usually go to the C38 listserve for such a generic issue but I
> > am thinking about changing manufactures of the head and possible
> > installing an electric one.  The space is limited so any recommendations
> > are greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > G!enn
> > Smooth Moves
> >
> >
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