{"product_id":"whale-gusher-urchin-nd9017b-manual-bilge-pump","title":"Whale Gusher Urchin ND9017B Manual Bilge Pump","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Whale Gusher Urchin ND9017B is a compact lever-operated manual bilge pump that runs on muscle, not battery. With 1 inch ports, a glass-filled polypropylene body, and a nitrile diaphragm, it's the get-home backup you'll be glad you rigged in when the electric pump quits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whale Gusher Urchin ND9017B is a compact manual diaphragm pump that earns a spot on just about any boat. It's lever operated, so it works with zero power. When the battery's flat or the electric bilge pump packs it in, this is the pump you'll be glad you rigged in. Whale's been building these for decades, and the Urchin is the small-footprint member of the Gusher line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is glass-filled polypropylene with a nitrile diaphragm inside. That combination handles bilge water, rainwater, and general dewatering duty. It's a diaphragm design that moves water on the stroke and self-primes once you've worked the handle a few times. The 1 inch ports take standard reinforced marine hose, and it ships with a 90 degree elbow so you can turn the run tight against a bulkhead without kinking the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can mount it two ways. Thru-deck gives you a flush lever up top for cockpit or anchor-locker duty. Bulkhead mount puts it on a vertical surface down below where you can reach it from the companionway. Either way, budget for the full 9-3\/4 inches of width so the lever arc clears seats, coamings, and engine-box corners. On narrow-cockpit sailboats, folks sometimes flip the pump 180 degrees so the handle swings clear of the seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're going through a cored deck, do it right. Bed the base in butyl tape and add a backing plate under the deck so the mounting screws don't weep into the core after a season. Don't overtighten the bolts on a curved bulkhead either. The polypropylene mounting ears can crack if you crank them down onto an uneven surface. Snug and even is the goal, and a dab of sealant under each ear never hurts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClamp both sides of every hose connection. A manual pump pulls a real vacuum, and thin-wall hose can collapse without a clamp holding it open. As a backup bilge pump on a 25 to 35 foot boat, it does the job. It's a manual pump, though, so it's slower than a big electric unit. Think of it as your insurance, not your primary. Pair it with a powered pump and you've got real redundancy in the bilge. The stroke is smooth and the long handle does the hard work for you, so you're not fighting it even after a long session bailing out a swamped cockpit or a flooded compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nitrile diaphragm is a wear part. On clean bilge water it'll last years. Run it hard on nasty stuff and you'll be into it sooner. Keep a service kit aboard and you can rebuild it at the dock in an afternoon. That serviceability is a big part of why these Whale pumps stay in boats for so long. Nothing about this pump is throwaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Anyone who wants a dead-simple backup that doesn't rely on a battery. Sailors running offshore, trailer-boat owners who want a manual option, cruisers adding a second layer to the bilge. It works in a shower sump or a small drainage compartment too. Just know the nitrile diaphragm doesn't love diesel or holding-tank effluent. If you're pumping either of those regularly, plan on a shorter diaphragm life and check it more often. For straight bilge and freshwater duty, though, it's right at home and will run for a very long time between rebuilds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last tip. The elbow fitting swivels, which makes routing easy, but give the joint a wrap of thread-sealing tape when you assemble it so it doesn't seep. Small detail, saves you a drip in the bilge later. That's the whole idea here, a simple pump you can live with, service, and count on when it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLever-operated manual diaphragm pump, works with no power for true get-home redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 inch ports accept standard reinforced marine hose for bilge and dewatering runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlass-filled polypropylene body stands up to a wet, salty bilge environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNitrile diaphragm handles bilge water and general dewatering, and is a serviceable wear part\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e90 degree elbow fitting included so you can route hose tight against a bulkhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThru-deck or bulkhead mounting, so you can put the handle wherever it's easiest to reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-priming once the handle is worked a few strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e9-3\/4 inch width member of the proven Whale Gusher line, small enough for tight compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Whale Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Whale Gusher Urchin used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a manual, lever-operated diaphragm pump for bilge dewatering and general water removal. Because it needs no power, most boaters rig it as a backup to their electric bilge pump. It also works in a shower sump or small drainage compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount it through the deck or on a bulkhead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth. Thru-deck mounting puts a flush lever up top for cockpit or anchor-locker duty. Bulkhead mounting fixes it to a vertical surface down below. The ND9017B is set up for either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size hose does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ports are 1 inch, so they fit standard reinforced marine hose. Whale includes a 90 degree elbow to help you turn the run tight against a bulkhead without kinking the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a backing plate for a thru-deck install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn a cored deck, yes. Bed the base in butyl tape and add a backing plate underneath so the mounting screws don't let water into the core over time. It's the difference between a dry install and a soft deck a few seasons later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much clearance does the lever need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlan for the full 9-3\/4 inches of width so the handle arc clears seats, coamings, and engine-box corners. In a tight cockpit, some owners flip the pump 180 degrees so the lever swings clear of the seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the diaphragm replaceable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The nitrile diaphragm is a serviceable wear part. On clean bilge water it lasts for years. Keep a service kit aboard and you can rebuild the pump at the dock rather than replacing the whole unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a holding tank or for diesel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but the nitrile diaphragm wears faster with holding-tank effluent or diesel. If that's a regular duty, expect a shorter diaphragm life and inspect it more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it self-priming?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Work the handle a few strokes and the diaphragm draws a prime. Clamping both sides of each hose connection helps, since a manual pump pulls a strong vacuum and thin-wall hose can collapse without a clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it replace my electric bilge pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThink of it as backup, not primary. It's a manual pump, so it moves less water than a big electric unit. The right setup is an electric pump for everyday duty and the Urchin standing by for when the power's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFull Whale Marine manufacturer warranty applies. 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