The original Peters and Russell Pumps – PAR, by Jabsco The original PAR (Peters and Russell) belt driven diaphragm water pumps by Jabsco are the grandfather of the electric boating pumps. 80% of all boats made today will have a PAR or Jabsco pump of one kind or another on-board the vessel. The most common use [...]
A fully-stocked modern 36-40 foot powerboat can contain more than a dozen pumps that carry out an array of tasks. Sump pumps are commonly used to move shower, sink or sump water from the utility to storage tanks in the vessel. The water will be pumped into a gray water waste tank, which can be [...]
Marine toilets are necessary for any captain who spends long hours on recreational boating, fishing or navigating the seas. Boaters have the option to choose either an electric or manual toilet. But even once this decision is made, a host of other features are available to customize the product ensure that it meets each boater’s [...]
Marine pumps that are powered by a boat’s electrical system are available in impeller, diaphragm and vane models. Various styles of pumps are available for moving nearly any liquid aboard a vessel. Many boaters choose to use an electric bilge pump to remove the water that accumulates in the bilge because of rain, rough seas [...]
Boat owners looking to buy a marine pump have the choice of manual pumps, electric pumps and engine drive pumps. The decision will depend on the substance that is actually being pumped, which will determine the product’s material, and how much of that liquid is being moved, which will determine the required gallons per minute [...]
Water outside the boat is good; water inside the boat is not desirable. Many boaters choose to use an electric bilge pump to remove the water that accumulates in the bilge because of rain, rough seas or minor leaks. Electric bilge pumps can remove water at rates of up to 60 gallons per minute, and [...]