Thanks, George!  I also just received mine from Hy-Plant 2 days ago.  Mine
is called the "RainStick."  I'm very pleased with it.  This is the first
time the little "hole" where my bilge pump sits has been completely dry --
and it was so easy with the RainStick.

One word of caution: I also bought the little "Spout Adapter Kit" which
reduces the end to a little hose.  It makes it much easier to get into tight
spaces or pick up the last little bit of water.  Unfortunately, it doesn't
seal well onto the end of the RainStick.  When I was purging the water from
the RainStick into the bay, the adapter came off and sunk immediately.  I'm
going to order a new one and clamp it on with a hose clamp.

BTW, I ordered it from their website: www.therainstick.com
(No affiliation, of course.)

Matt Behrens
Prince of Tides

Please pass this on to Harold Hough - tks, George Geist

runninmatt@mindspring.com writes:

Matt wrote:

I actually got the "Boat and Cabin Companion" from Hy-Plant which comes with
the hose attachment. It is not curved on the end like the rainstick, so will get
into tighter spots. The companion  is not on their web site, tho one can phone
for a spec sheet.

Michael Wilkie
Jammin'
Lake Tahoe, Cal