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Originally Posted by GuyC
Good to hear it is sorted.
On my Pac 22, the Mermaid Turbo 4 had a bronze impeller water pump made by a firm in the Lake District called Gilkes.
It was basically fit and forget plus it gave the ability for the engine to be run out of the water for five minutes.
I've changed (am still bloody changing) the engine to a Yanmar (4LHA) and I asked Gilkes whether they did a conversion for a Yanmar engine to which they said no.
I also help out with my local independent lifeboat (apologies if you are reading this - I'm a bit busy at the moment but will be back down soon) and I think it would be handy if they could flash up their engines (twin 8LV's) prior to entering the water.
I'm probably fretting about nothing but does anyone know of alternatives to the standard impeller?
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Gilkes pumps work well, (RNLI) lifeboats use them, the Mersey can be run for about 10 mins without water if needed and obviously non of the rubber impeller issues
