[rossfloyd Posts: 2025 Status: Offline]

In our case they get choked with Severn mud, so as well as being out of the way they need to be quick release to clean the strainers !  I also carry a scoop made from a plastic oil can bungeed to the cockpit handholds - that is the last resort,  but useful for getting muck out of the craft after a run.

[Al Posts: 884 Status: Offline WWW]

I have two pumps, as it needs two on the TS3 because of the centre spine that locates the seats & fuel tank.  It's just a pain where they will have to fit, as they will be in danger of getting kicked/knocked. 

[Philip Posts: 2436 Status: Offline 12" above the Earth's surface WWW]

Do you use electric, bucket or other means of emptying water from your hovercraft?

All of the above

[Warby Posts: 1043 Status: Offline]

If its sinking, a frightened man and a bucket!! , if its just for rainwater and 'spray' as Nick said an electric. (preferably automatic )

[Nick Flint Posts: 4872 Status: Offline]

Electric every time, in a sump if AT ALL possible. Great to pump rain out, (which does occur I gather----

[Al Posts: 884 Status: Offline WWW]

What are peoples views on bilge pumps? 


Do you use electric, bucket or other means of emptying water from your hovercraft?