NuCanoe Classic Water Pump

Like many of you Classic owners, I was aware the Classic would retain water.  This can be a nuisance when you're using a dbl paddle or catching waves from the outboard.  Much larger boats give you more options for a bilge (water) pump.  In smaller boats, our options were limited.  I resolved to find a solution.


That's when I found the Sierra Tools Liquid Transfer Pump:

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00318D7K8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As you can see, for $12 dollars, you don't get a whole lot.  However, it only runs on batteries and is a fully self contained system.  Now, how to get it to work on the Classic.  Time to tear it up.  (LOL!)

The pump is actually a small fan in the bottom of the tube.  The fan is connected to the head by a small dbl wire.  The entire black tube was acting as the siphon.

 For the next step, I cut away the drainage tube and reattached it to the pump apparatus.

The only tricky part was making sure the attachment had a water tight fit.  PVC glue and silicone did the trick.  I took a piece of the black tubing I had cut off and wrapped it around the connection for added support.

You have the ability to cut the wire and extend the controls if necessary, (which I will do),  Now you can mount the head into one of the divit holes towards the back of the boat and face the drainage tube out.  I'm working on a bracket for that.

The pump works like a charm.  As advertised, it pumps from 4-5 quarts a minute.

Excellent find.

Blind River 5/4

I brought my 11 year old daughter with me on Saturday morning to Blind River by Maurepas swamp.  We put in on the west side, which doesn't have a dock and is pretty much small boat access only.

The fish weren't biting, but I think she mainly wanted to ride in my boat for the first time.

The upside is that I got to spend time with my daughter.  We did have a lot of fun scooting around on the NuCanoe with the trolling motor.

The other upside is that I got to test out my new seat pedestal and its placement.

I certainly felt a lot taller in the boat, but it was "very" comfortable.  I didn't notice much difference in stability, not to mention that I had a second person with me anyway.

All in all, I would have to chalk up the new pedestal for my seat a success.