Flow Rate of 342FV A/C Pump

glshoemaker

Here's a question I seek from the true 342 "pros" out there!  My 2005 342FV is on a lake lift, to prevent constant waves/chop while we're relaxing on the water.  So far, so good.  However, just raising the boat 10" was sufficient to expose the A/C intake port.  Unwanted air now inside the lines, but I can bleed the system and remove the nasty air.  But, I don't want to constantly go through that drill.  I'm seriously considering just inserting a small water pump into the system that bypasses the hull intake.  (I really need A/C cooling during these hot summer months in Alabama!)  I 'd like to match the GPH flow rate of the factory pump, but I can't find any specs that tell me what the "standard GHP flow" is.
Does this info exist anywhere?

Has anyone tried this procedure, or am I just wasting time with an unwise project?  Your thoughts always welcome!
Thanks!

reneechris14

My 270 was 320 gph the air was 600btu the 342 is 16000 btu

Handymans342

I believe the specs are on the pump tag

davidbrooks

Just had mine apart.  It is a standard March Pump.  350 gph i believe.  The next size up for them is 500 GPH and i am sure it isn' that. 

glshoemaker

Thanks for replies!  Looks like my 342FV air conditioner pump is around the 320-350 GPH category. That's a good starting point, for sure!