Converting a gas pump to make it suitable for SW

[kayakguy]

Hello everyone,

First post and all...

So I have a Honda GX200 engine mated to a gorman rupp pump that I used for irrigation. Now I am moving to the Caribbean and am wondering if there is a pump I can attach to my engine that will be suitable for salt water for salvage and minor excavation in sand.

I have looked online a bit but can't seem to find what I am looking for. Keep in mind I am a complete newbie at this. This may not even be practical but it was a Hell of an irrigation pump and it's small size is perfect for my small boat. Plus I already own it

Thanks in advance.

 

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[Harvest]

Use dredge principle like for dredge for gold but no sluce

 

[kayakguy]

Use dredge principle like for dredge for gold but no sluce

Yep I really am a newbie...any direction on more info on this?

 

[Salvor6]

Check out Keene Engineering. They have the pump you need:

200 GPM Direct Mount Pump: Keene Engineering Online

They also have hoses and diagrams on how to set up a dredge system.

 

[kayakguy]

That could be it salvor! I can't find any specs as to input and output diameter are if it is suitable for saltwater. I will have to give them a call.

It is a shaped differently from the gorman rupp that is on there now but this would still be fine for pulling water out of a salvaged boat right?

 

[Jason in Enid]

That could be it salvor! I can't find any specs as to input and output diameter are if it is suitable for saltwater. I will have to give them a call.

It is a shaped differently from the gorman rupp that is on there now but this would still be fine for pulling water out of a salvaged boat right?

All the pumps are aluminum. water is water as far as permformance, just flush it out with fresh water before storing it.

 

[kayakguy]

All are the same? I figured I would need bronze or stainless due to corrosion. If that is the case I will just use the pump I have.