Quiet operation Totally waterproof construction Water cooled motor housing Low amperage draw Nonconductive material construction eliminates electrolysis Wide array of pick-up tubes. Tapered thread models: These models have tapered (NPT) threads which screw directly into any 3/4" valve or seacock for positive on/off control. designed to be mounted through the hull and an accompanying nut is screwed down to hold the pump in place. They hae 4" to 4-3/4" long pick-up tubes which allow them to be custom cut to any desired length.