bilge pump

[twistedparot]

been reading up in here, hoping to find my answer without having to post the question. anyway, my question is this.

i recently purchased a 88 v20. this is my first boat. every thing on the boat works fine. only there is not a bilge pump on the boat. the guy i purchased the boat from says this is a self bailing hull and i dont need one if i will be trailering the boat. my boyfriend (thats right, i'm a girl) says that anyone that runs a boat this size without a bilge pump is stupid. he is a fairly intelegent guy. but, has never owned a boat iether that i know of.

i will be running my boat in the lake till i get better at handling it. so, do i need a bilge pump on this boat? if so what kind? do i need it for the lake or just when i get ready for the gulf?thanks, and if someone responds to this question inaccurately (i read the admins post) i promise not to take legal action,lol. gotta love those admin ;) ;)

[twistedparot]

been reading up in here, hoping to find my answer without having to post the question. anyway, my question is this.

i recently purchased a 88 v20. this is my first boat. every thing on the boat works fine. only there is not a bilge pump on the boat. the guy i purchased the boat from says this is a self bailing hull and i dont need one if i will be trailering the boat. my boyfriend (thats right, i'm a girl) says that anyone that runs a boat this size without a bilge pump is stupid. he is a fairly intelegent guy. but, has never owned a boat iether that i know of.

i will be running my boat in the lake till i get better at handling it. so, do i need a bilge pump on this boat? if so what kind? do i need it for the lake or just when i get ready for the gulf?thanks, and if someone responds to this question inaccurately (i read the admins post) i promise not to take legal action,lol. gotta love those admin ;) ;)

[Franco]

Welcome!
If tou could give a littl more information it would help. Center Console, Cuddy, outboard or I/O - It probably wouldn't hurt to add a bilge pump with an automatic switch. Usually you would never need one unless you
a) forget to put the garboard drain plug it the transom before launch, b) You took a bit of water over the transom, c) if it was left tied to a dock and it rained real hard.

No bilge pump will help if you punch a hole in it or get swamped.

[Franco]

Welcome!
If tou could give a littl more information it would help. Center Console, Cuddy, outboard or I/O - It probably wouldn't hurt to add a bilge pump with an automatic switch. Usually you would never need one unless you
a) forget to put the garboard drain plug it the transom before launch, b) You took a bit of water over the transom, c) if it was left tied to a dock and it rained real hard.

No bilge pump will help if you punch a hole in it or get swamped.

[willy]

Parrot, welcome and what water you have the boat in makes no difference. The self bailing hull refers to the boats ability to drain water that comes on deck from waves rain swimmers dripping etc. But there are numerous ways water gets below the cockpit floor under normal conditions and in a collision with an object, floating log rock dead terrorist some V20 snagger left behind or other problems such as a thru hull breaking etc. will cause your boat to flood out and sink or at the very least cause it to roll or make handling the boat to safe waters hard or impossible.
Whether or not you are trailering or keeping the boat in a wet slip you should have a bildge pump installed. In fact it is the considered opinion of many boaters that there should be two installed on every boat. Each tied to a different battery, oh yea you should have two battery system also for redundant safety just like the two pumps.
Some guys here who I respect very much don't even have a pump on their boats and run off shore all the time. But as much as I love em they are tempting fate and living dangerously in my opinion. And I wish they would change it. I don't want to mention any names but one in particular talks with the wind and has a velour decorated cuddy with handcuffs attached to the starboard bulkhead.
Go with the pumps it is for your safety and they work, in fact often times you may find out you have a problem going on you did not realize because you noticed your bildge is pumping out the side for some reason.
JMHO

[willy]

Parrot, welcome and what water you have the boat in makes no difference. The self bailing hull refers to the boats ability to drain water that comes on deck from waves rain swimmers dripping etc. But there are numerous ways water gets below the cockpit floor under normal conditions and in a collision with an object, floating log rock dead terrorist some V20 snagger left behind or other problems such as a thru hull breaking etc. will cause your boat to flood out and sink or at the very least cause it to roll or make handling the boat to safe waters hard or impossible.
Whether or not you are trailering or keeping the boat in a wet slip you should have a bildge pump installed. In fact it is the considered opinion of many boaters that there should be two installed on every boat. Each tied to a different battery, oh yea you should have two battery system also for redundant safety just like the two pumps.
Some guys here who I respect very much don't even have a pump on their boats and run off shore all the time. But as much as I love em they are tempting fate and living dangerously in my opinion. And I wish they would change it. I don't want to mention any names but one in particular talks with the wind and has a velour decorated cuddy with handcuffs attached to the starboard bulkhead.
Go with the pumps it is for your safety and they work, in fact often times you may find out you have a problem going on you did not realize because you noticed your bildge is pumping out the side for some reason.
JMHO

[V20Twin]

very well put Willy ---every boat should have a pump

[V20Twin]

very well put Willy ---every boat should have a pump

[Kajun]

welcome to the forum.....this is the place for v20 knowledge! .....definetly get a bilge pump....one for sure...2 if have time and $ to add it.


oh yea...there is a unwritten rule here.....you must post pictures of your v20 as soon as possible ;D

[Kajun]

welcome to the forum.....this is the place for v20 knowledge! .....definetly get a bilge pump....one for sure...2 if have time and $ to add it.


oh yea...there is a unwritten rule here.....you must post pictures of your v20 as soon as possible ;D

[76GMC1500]

The bilge doesn't self bail, only the deck.

[76GMC1500]

The bilge doesn't self bail, only the deck.

[reelapeelin]

The bilge doesn't self bail, only the deck.



Well put...safety comes in layers...it depends on how many layers you want between you and all the things that can happen that you never saw coming...your boyfriend is RIGHT ... I used to have a bilge-pump in my john-boat...I'm sure as heck gonna have at least one in a V-20...mines an 850 Rule...some use 1100s...should be wired in w/ an automatic float-switch...


...if available in your area, take a boaters course...good start...it'll teach you about your boat and how to use it...You're wise to start out on lake...saltwater is different animal all together ...


good luck and if we can help you out any, let us know... ;) ...

...and yes, we love our admin. around here... ;D ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

The bilge doesn't self bail, only the deck.



Well put...safety comes in layers...it depends on how many layers you want between you and all the things that can happen that you never saw coming...your boyfriend is RIGHT ... I used to have a bilge-pump in my john-boat...I'm sure as heck gonna have at least one in a V-20...mines an 850 Rule...some use 1100s...should be wired in w/ an automatic float-switch...


...if available in your area, take a boaters course...good start...it'll teach you about your boat and how to use it...You're wise to start out on lake...saltwater is different animal all together ...


good luck and if we can help you out any, let us know... ;) ...

...and yes, we love our admin. around here... ;D ;D ...

[macojoe]

I am the guy that talks to the wind and has no pump, But as willy says I like to live by the seat of my pants!!

Yes you should have a pump!! There is one thing I will add to the above.
Go with a good pump and when installed make sure its a couple inches from the bottom of the boat.
Thats why I don't have one, I use to put on the floor and it sucked up crap which jammed the pump and burned them out!

[macojoe]

I am the guy that talks to the wind and has no pump, But as willy says I like to live by the seat of my pants!!

Yes you should have a pump!! There is one thing I will add to the above.
Go with a good pump and when installed make sure its a couple inches from the bottom of the boat.
Thats why I don't have one, I use to put on the floor and it sucked up crap which jammed the pump and burned them out!

[msbhammer]

I agree with Kajun, post pics. of you and your V. ;D

[msbhammer]

I agree with Kajun, post pics. of you and your V. ;D

[msbhammer]

Not to hard to install. May have to yank out your battery to get in to install. SOme hard wire the pump right to the battery. "run power source directly to battery".
Mine is wired to a switch on my dash that I can manually purge when needed. Still waiting on your pics. *;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC01680.jpg

[msbhammer]

Not to hard to install. May have to yank out your battery to get in to install. SOme hard wire the pump right to the battery. "run power source directly to battery".
Mine is wired to a switch on my dash that I can manually purge when needed. Still waiting on your pics. *;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC01680.jpg

[chumbucket]

The aforementioned windtalker even has a pump or two (brand new no less), sitting in his cellar that he refuses to take the time to install. ::) :P

[chumbucket]

The aforementioned windtalker even has a pump or two (brand new no less), sitting in his cellar that he refuses to take the time to install. ::) :P

[Pipe_Dream]

Welcome to the asylum, twisted. As others have so eloquently stated, YES you need a bilge pump. I prefer an automatic float switch AND a manual dash switch. Good suggestion, MJ, about mounting it up a bit from the bottom. Mine is right on the bottom and sucks up whatever junk is in the bilge. But I wouldn't go up any more than an inch or so.

Tell us more about your boat, twisted. And yes we all like to see pics. 8)

[Pipe_Dream]

Welcome to the asylum, twisted. As others have so eloquently stated, YES you need a bilge pump. I prefer an automatic float switch AND a manual dash switch. Good suggestion, MJ, about mounting it up a bit from the bottom. Mine is right on the bottom and sucks up whatever junk is in the bilge. But I wouldn't go up any more than an inch or so.

Tell us more about your boat, twisted. And yes we all like to see pics. 8)

[spareparts]

i recomend and install two pumps on any boat, with a minimum rating of 1000 GPH each. the ratings are measured with no hose attached, free flow and usually at 14 volts input, after you install a 1000 GPH pump and run the hose, you're lucky if it will pump 500. I like to use the pumps that require1 1/8" hose, wire each to a switch, and each to an auto float( currently prefer the Sure Bail), that is hooked direectly to the batery using a resetable breaker rather than a fuse. I normally install one of the auto switches higher than the other and hook it to an alarm as well as the pump, that way if my primary pump isn't working, the secondary will alert me to the fact that i'm taking on water. Also use smooth wall hose, not the cheap corrigated hose,it will futher degrade the flow of your bilge pump. Install correct size thru hulls for the hose, not adapted fittings. Your bilge pump system should be able to at least keep up with the water flow coming in your boat if you leave the draiin plug out( you'd be surprised just how much water comes in that small hole

[spareparts]

i recomend and install two pumps on any boat, with a minimum rating of 1000 GPH each. the ratings are measured with no hose attached, free flow and usually at 14 volts input, after you install a 1000 GPH pump and run the hose, you're lucky if it will pump 500. I like to use the pumps that require1 1/8" hose, wire each to a switch, and each to an auto float( currently prefer the Sure Bail), that is hooked direectly to the batery using a resetable breaker rather than a fuse. I normally install one of the auto switches higher than the other and hook it to an alarm as well as the pump, that way if my primary pump isn't working, the secondary will alert me to the fact that i'm taking on water. Also use smooth wall hose, not the cheap corrigated hose,it will futher degrade the flow of your bilge pump. Install correct size thru hulls for the hose, not adapted fittings. Your bilge pump system should be able to at least keep up with the water flow coming in your boat if you leave the draiin plug out( you'd be surprised just how much water comes in that small hole

[macojoe]

The aforementioned windtalker even has a pump or two (brand new no less), sitting in his cellar that he refuses to take the time to install. Roll Eyes

This way they stay new all the time!! ;D


if you leave the draiin plug out( you'd be surprised just how much water comes in that small hole

Some Not me that owned the boat first, screwed a pump to the floor, well I removed the screw and did not notice it had gone all the way threw the hull.
Just a 1/8 hole, by the end of the day I was full of water!! :o

[macojoe]

The aforementioned windtalker even has a pump or two (brand new no less), sitting in his cellar that he refuses to take the time to install. Roll Eyes

This way they stay new all the time!! ;D


if you leave the draiin plug out( you'd be surprised just how much water comes in that small hole

Some Not me that owned the boat first, screwed a pump to the floor, well I removed the screw and did not notice it had gone all the way threw the hull.
Just a 1/8 hole, by the end of the day I was full of water!! :o

[parishht]

I was full of water!! * :o


Oops,

Speaking of oops, I was glad for my pump when I forgot my
drain plug once.
I remembered just as the boat was off the trailer and in the water.
I quick got the plug in and then turned on the bilge.
Saved me from what could have been a catastrophy.

[parishht]

I was full of water!! * :o


Oops,

Speaking of oops, I was glad for my pump when I forgot my
drain plug once.
I remembered just as the boat was off the trailer and in the water.
I quick got the plug in and then turned on the bilge.
Saved me from what could have been a catastrophy.

[thestook]

I agree with SpareParts. I now have a redundant system after a bad experience. The previous owner had screwed the depth finder into the transom and did not seal the screws in. 2 came out when I was offshore and we took on water fast.

The bilge failed, luckily we had a manual bilge onboard (another suggested accessory). After limping back to shore and fixing it, I sealed the holes and installed a second bilge on a float switch, 2 inches higher than the automatic.

Peace of mind is priceless.

[thestook]

I agree with SpareParts. I now have a redundant system after a bad experience. The previous owner had screwed the depth finder into the transom and did not seal the screws in. 2 came out when I was offshore and we took on water fast.

The bilge failed, luckily we had a manual bilge onboard (another suggested accessory). After limping back to shore and fixing it, I sealed the holes and installed a second bilge on a float switch, 2 inches higher than the automatic.

Peace of mind is priceless.

[scook]

Welcome Twisted. You have no idea what a great bunch of characters are on this site. I'm pretty busy, so I don't post much, but I'm working on that and I check in often to restore a little sanity (woah, what's that say about me?)

About the pump(s) - I have two, one automatic with a manual override and one straight manual. The automatic is the solid state kind (no moving parts) and it seems to work OK.

I learned a couple of things reading this thread:

One (not suprisingly from MJ) about blocking them up - with any luck, I hope to have some fish scales to rinse off the deck, and I don't need a plugged up pump. On my '85, the deck "self bailes" by draining into the bilge, so the pump actually does the bailing.

The other is hooking them direct to different batteries.

Yes you want two batteries, battery #2 saved a day of boating when #1 decided it wasn't going to start the engine. I also like my installed smart charger - I plug it in when the boat's on the trailer and it maintains the batteries.

Absolutely take the boating course - Coast Guard Aux. or Power Squadron (call the Coast Guard or a local community college if you don't find one another way).

It's a great boat - hope you enjoy it.

[scook]

Welcome Twisted. You have no idea what a great bunch of characters are on this site. I'm pretty busy, so I don't post much, but I'm working on that and I check in often to restore a little sanity (woah, what's that say about me?)

About the pump(s) - I have two, one automatic with a manual override and one straight manual. The automatic is the solid state kind (no moving parts) and it seems to work OK.

I learned a couple of things reading this thread:

One (not suprisingly from MJ) about blocking them up - with any luck, I hope to have some fish scales to rinse off the deck, and I don't need a plugged up pump. On my '85, the deck "self bailes" by draining into the bilge, so the pump actually does the bailing.

The other is hooking them direct to different batteries.

Yes you want two batteries, battery #2 saved a day of boating when #1 decided it wasn't going to start the engine. I also like my installed smart charger - I plug it in when the boat's on the trailer and it maintains the batteries.

Absolutely take the boating course - Coast Guard Aux. or Power Squadron (call the Coast Guard or a local community college if you don't find one another way).

It's a great boat - hope you enjoy it.

[scook]

PS - About forgetting to put the plug in. I found an old wrench that fits my plug, made a wire hook and attached that and some orange flagging tape to it. I hang it on the steering wheel - even at 0400 in the morning, without any coffee, I can't miss it.

[scook]

PS - About forgetting to put the plug in. I found an old wrench that fits my plug, made a wire hook and attached that and some orange flagging tape to it. I hang it on the steering wheel - even at 0400 in the morning, without any coffee, I can't miss it.

[twistedparot]

thanks for all the replies guys. looks like my X old man was right. no offense maco joe. in fact i like a man that likes to live dangerous. he's just gotta keep me safe,lol. i think i will go with the two pump system. my boat already has two batteries. .

i will post pictures of my boat as soon as i can. as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you dont need me. thanks for all the help.

[twistedparot]

thanks for all the replies guys. looks like my X old man was right. no offense maco joe. in fact i like a man that likes to live dangerous. he's just gotta keep me safe,lol. i think i will go with the two pump system. my boat already has two batteries. .

i will post pictures of my boat as soon as i can. as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you dont need me. thanks for all the help.

[Blue_Runner]

as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you dont need me.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm really liking this gal. 8)

Welcome aboard TP!

By the way, I was very happy to see this thread because my single pump is old and I'm going to be replacing it before winter striper fishing kicks off. I was going to post a thread asking what kind to get and what kind of float switch is best. So, thanks for saving me the trouble.

Blue

[Blue_Runner]

as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you dont need me.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm really liking this gal. 8)

Welcome aboard TP!

By the way, I was very happy to see this thread because my single pump is old and I'm going to be replacing it before winter striper fishing kicks off. I was going to post a thread asking what kind to get and what kind of float switch is best. So, thanks for saving me the trouble.

Blue

[Pipe_Dream]

i will post pictures of my boat as soon as i can. as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you *dont need me.
Smart girl. ;)

Nice try, guys.

[Pipe_Dream]

i will post pictures of my boat as soon as i can. as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you *dont need me.
Smart girl. ;)

Nice try, guys.

[phatdaddy]

another bilge pump question? I've had trouble with the float switches and just noticed the bilge pumps with the sensor that starts the pump every minute or so and if it detects a higher amp load than a "freewheeling" impeller, it keeps running until the amp load drops. Has anybody had any experience with them?

[phatdaddy]

another bilge pump question? I've had trouble with the float switches and just noticed the bilge pumps with the sensor that starts the pump every minute or so and if it detects a higher amp load than a "freewheeling" impeller, it keeps running until the amp load drops. Has anybody had any experience with them?

[spareparts]

yeah, i installed one, it went bad in less than a week, installed another, lasted less than a day. Replaced it with a Rule standard pump and a sure bail switch. That was right when they came out with them, they may have gotten better, i'm not going to be the one to test them

[spareparts]

yeah, i installed one, it went bad in less than a week, installed another, lasted less than a day. Replaced it with a Rule standard pump and a sure bail switch. That was right when they came out with them, they may have gotten better, i'm not going to be the one to test them

[macojoe]

One (not suprisingly from MJ) about blocking them up - with any luck, I hope to have some fish scales to rinse off the deck, and I don't need a plugged up pump. On my '85, the deck "self bailes" by draining into the bilge, so the pump actually does the bailing.

Everyones picking on me :'(

[macojoe]

One (not suprisingly from MJ) about blocking them up - with any luck, I hope to have some fish scales to rinse off the deck, and I don't need a plugged up pump. On my '85, the deck "self bailes" by draining into the bilge, so the pump actually does the bailing.

Everyones picking on me :'(

[Franco]

thanks for all the replies guys. looks like my X old man was right. no offense maco joe. in fact i like a man that likes to live dangerous. he's just gotta keep me safe,lol. i think i will go with the two pump system. my boat already has two batteries. .

i will post pictures of my boat as soon as i can. as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you *dont need me. thanks for all the help.

Okay Fellas, This lady has GAME!!

I like her. Welcome aboard again TP

Just a thought, sometimes we address people around her by using initials, Reelapeelin' is RAP, MacoJoe is MJ, and so on. I hope you don't get stuck being called TP all the time!

[Franco]

thanks for all the replies guys. looks like my X old man was right. no offense maco joe. in fact i like a man that likes to live dangerous. he's just gotta keep me safe,lol. i think i will go with the two pump system. my boat already has two batteries. .

i will post pictures of my boat as soon as i can. as for the pictures of me, you boys already have the good mornin section. you *dont need me. thanks for all the help.

Okay Fellas, This lady has GAME!!

I like her. Welcome aboard again TP

Just a thought, sometimes we address people around her by using initials, Reelapeelin' is RAP, MacoJoe is MJ, and so on. I hope you don't get stuck being called TP all the time!

[msbhammer]

So TP, give us the scoop on your V, the year and type, how long you had, where ya located at. We may sound like a bunch of women at a tea party, but we want gossip. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D and PICS. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

So TP, give us the scoop on your V, the year and type, how long you had, where ya located at. We may sound like a bunch of women at a tea party, but we want gossip. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D and PICS. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Hammerhead]

I agree with the "Have pumps" posts. I have one on an auto float switch and another on a dash switch. I have used them both as recently as as two weeks ago.
If it's a self bailing deck I'd even have a big one on deck in case you get swamped or stuff the bow in a huge wave. As well, Make sure you keep the scuppers clear at all times too.
All boats can sink. Even Boston Whalers...tho' not to the bottom but, I've seen'm with only the bow breaching the water. Not a pretty sight.

[Hammerhead]

I agree with the "Have pumps" posts. I have one on an auto float switch and another on a dash switch. I have used them both as recently as as two weeks ago.
If it's a self bailing deck I'd even have a big one on deck in case you get swamped or stuff the bow in a huge wave. As well, Make sure you keep the scuppers clear at all times too.
All boats can sink. Even Boston Whalers...tho' not to the bottom but, I've seen'm with only the bow breaching the water. Not a pretty sight.

[msbhammer]

What happened to T.P., only three post, and she's gone. :-/ :'( No pics. of her and her V either. :'(

[msbhammer]

What happened to T.P., only three post, and she's gone. :-/ :'( No pics. of her and her V either. :'(

[turbinedoctor]

Well if I were her and you stated calling me TP I would leave too. I cant think of anything but toilet paper when I read TP. ;D

How about Parot. :D

Turbo

[turbinedoctor]

Well if I were her and you stated calling me TP I would leave too. I cant think of anything but toilet paper when I read TP. ;D

How about Parot. :D

Turbo

[Blue_Runner]

Turbo we're going to call you TD.

(touchdown) ;D

[Blue_Runner]

Turbo we're going to call you TD.

(touchdown) ;D

[reelapeelin]

We musta scared her away...but on the other hand, she DID say X-old man in her last post...she kicked him to da curb!!...he musta said somethin' bad about her V-20...


I'm just wonderin' how she's gonna get the bilge-pumps installed ??? ...heck, maybe she's good w/ stuff like that ;) ...I used to know a girl who moved to Charleston and got her Capt's license... ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

We musta scared her away...but on the other hand, she DID say X-old man in her last post...she kicked him to da curb!!...he musta said somethin' bad about her V-20...


I'm just wonderin' how she's gonna get the bilge-pumps installed ??? ...heck, maybe she's good w/ stuff like that ;) ...I used to know a girl who moved to Charleston and got her Capt's license... ;) ...

[turbinedoctor]

Turbo we're going to call you TD. *

(touchdown) *;D


Sounds better then TP (Toilet Paper) ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Turbo we're going to call you TD. *

(touchdown) *;D


Sounds better then TP (Toilet Paper) ;D

[scook]

MJ wrote Everyones picking on me

Actually, that was a complement - I think you're gettin' too much in touch with your feminine side - no thongs on Cape Cod please!!!

BTW - excellent movie - you don't look like such a tender flower in those pictures.

And another thing - I had to learn how to do that "Quote" thing so I could give you a hard time - I'm really the victim here.

[scook]

MJ wrote Everyones picking on me

Actually, that was a complement - I think you're gettin' too much in touch with your feminine side - no thongs on Cape Cod please!!!

BTW - excellent movie - you don't look like such a tender flower in those pictures.

And another thing - I had to learn how to do that "Quote" thing so I could give you a hard time - I'm really the victim here.

[macojoe]

Glad to help you out!! Thats what i am here for!!

And yes I am a tender flower!! You just have to get to know me better, right CB :-*

[macojoe]

Glad to help you out!! Thats what i am here for!!

And yes I am a tender flower!! You just have to get to know me better, right CB :-*

[chumbucket]

Ahhhhhhhhh, whatever you say there snowflake. ::)

[chumbucket]

Ahhhhhhhhh, whatever you say there snowflake. ::)

[reelapeelin]

;D ;D ;D LMAOFF ;D ;D ;D..."Snowflake" ... ;D ;D ;D

[reelapeelin]

;D ;D ;D LMAOFF ;D ;D ;D..."Snowflake" ... ;D ;D ;D

[macojoe]

Yea I melt in his arms!! He loves it when that happens!!

[macojoe]

Yea I melt in his arms!! He loves it when that happens!!

[willy]

OH boy ::)

[willy]

OH boy ::)

[rhahn427]

Install a bilge pump ....... I can't believe that someone would tell you that ........ it's one thing to take a chance for yourself ........ it's quite another to endanger someone else especially for something that's $30 - $100 installed ........

water gets in many ways and it does sink boats ....... I even have one on my 16 ft flatbottom bass boat ........ install a bilge pump and hope you never have to use it .....

[rhahn427]

Install a bilge pump ....... I can't believe that someone would tell you that ........ it's one thing to take a chance for yourself ........ it's quite another to endanger someone else especially for something that's $30 - $100 installed ........

water gets in many ways and it does sink boats ....... I even have one on my 16 ft flatbottom bass boat ........ install a bilge pump and hope you never have to use it .....

[LESTERUS]

MC, WAIT TILL YOU START GETTING WATER IN ONE DAY AND I'LL BE YA'D RUN TO THE STORE AND BUY THE BIGGEST PUMP THE HAVE, THAT HAPPENED TO ME IN A FRIEND'S BOAT, GOING TO BIMINI, THE STUPID MF HIT A BIG WAVE AND THE HULL CRACKED BOUT A FOOT LONG,
BEFORE WE KNEW IT, WE WERE SWIMING INSIDE THE BOAT, CALLING MAYDAY AT 20 MILES OUT IN THE FLA STRAIGTHS, AS A RESULT, NOW I BOUGTH THE FOLLOWING:

- 2 BILGE PUMPS, 1 -800 GPH AUTOMATIC, 1, 3000 GPH AUTO/MANUAL W/SOUND ALARM
- AUTO/MANUAL E.P.I.R.B (EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATOR RADIO BEACON) 400 MHZ (SATELITE LINKED)
- 2 MUSTANG AUTOMATIC PFD'S
- VERY IMPORTANT: ALL MY PFD'S ARE LAID LOOSE INSIDE THE CABIN, IF YOU CAPSIZE OR SINK QUICKLY, YOU'D WANT THEM TO FLOAT AT THE SURFACE, NOT TO SINK IN A FANCY BAG.

LESTERUS

PS. PARROT, WELCOME TO THE SITE

[LESTERUS]

MC, WAIT TILL YOU START GETTING WATER IN ONE DAY AND I'LL BE YA'D RUN TO THE STORE AND BUY THE BIGGEST PUMP THE HAVE, THAT HAPPENED TO ME IN A FRIEND'S BOAT, GOING TO BIMINI, THE STUPID MF HIT A BIG WAVE AND THE HULL CRACKED BOUT A FOOT LONG,
BEFORE WE KNEW IT, WE WERE SWIMING INSIDE THE BOAT, CALLING MAYDAY AT 20 MILES OUT IN THE FLA STRAIGTHS, AS A RESULT, NOW I BOUGTH THE FOLLOWING:

- 2 BILGE PUMPS, 1 -800 GPH AUTOMATIC, 1, 3000 GPH AUTO/MANUAL W/SOUND ALARM
- AUTO/MANUAL E.P.I.R.B (EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATOR RADIO BEACON) 400 MHZ (SATELITE LINKED)
- 2 MUSTANG AUTOMATIC PFD'S
- VERY IMPORTANT: ALL MY PFD'S ARE LAID LOOSE INSIDE THE CABIN, IF YOU CAPSIZE OR SINK QUICKLY, YOU'D WANT THEM TO FLOAT AT THE SURFACE, NOT TO SINK IN A FANCY BAG.

LESTERUS

PS. PARROT, WELCOME TO THE SITE

[Pipe_Dream]

PS. PARROT, WELCOME TO THE SITE
Too late, I think we scared her away. Probably read the above posts and thought twice about this group! ::)

[Pipe_Dream]

PS. PARROT, WELCOME TO THE SITE
Too late, I think we scared her away. Probably read the above posts and thought twice about this group! ::)

[twistedparot]

no, you all did not run me off. i dont post much. i have this bad habit of telling the truth. always gets me in trouble. i have been real busy with work and trying not to kill relatives.

and REELYAPEEIN, girls can do stuff too! it,s just that over the years we have trained a special kinda monkey, men, to do the stuff we dont wanna for us. and i called him my ex cause i am stuck up here in the cape for a while. he is only my boyfriend when i am in florida. so i am single till the first of the year.

i called the marina and they said that they would install 2 bilge pumps for me for $250. does that sound fair? i told him to go ahead and do it. my boat is in florida and i will post some picks as soon as i get home. thanks for all you guys help.

[twistedparot]

no, you all did not run me off. i dont post much. i have this bad habit of telling the truth. always gets me in trouble. i have been real busy with work and trying not to kill relatives.

and REELYAPEEIN, girls can do stuff too! it,s just that over the years we have trained a special kinda monkey, men, to do the stuff we dont wanna for us. and i called him my ex cause i am stuck up here in the cape for a while. he is only my boyfriend when i am in florida. so i am single till the first of the year.

i called the marina and they said that they would install 2 bilge pumps for me for $250. does that sound fair? i told him to go ahead and do it. my boat is in florida and i will post some picks as soon as i get home. thanks for all you guys help.

[Kajun]

sounds reasonable for marina mechanic prices...a bit pricey for us cheap azzes that like to do it ourselves to save $$

[Kajun]

sounds reasonable for marina mechanic prices...a bit pricey for us cheap azzes that like to do it ourselves to save $$

[msbhammer]

It is pricey, but the hourly rate sounds right.

[msbhammer]

It is pricey, but the hourly rate sounds right.

[turbinedoctor]

A little pricey but worth the peice of mind.

How about some pictures of the boat.


Turbo

[turbinedoctor]

A little pricey but worth the peice of mind.

How about some pictures of the boat.


Turbo

[msbhammer]

Guess we gotta wait to the first of the year for some pics. *:(

[msbhammer]

Guess we gotta wait to the first of the year for some pics. *:(

[turbinedoctor]

Guess we gotta wait to the first of te year for some pics. *:(

Lets hope not.

As for telling the truth and getting into trouble, she should read about the trouble Fishbonejr got into for not telling the truth in here.

Tell the truth and the truth will set you free.


turbo

[turbinedoctor]

Guess we gotta wait to the first of te year for some pics. *:(

Lets hope not.

As for telling the truth and getting into trouble, she should read about the trouble Fishbonejr got into for not telling the truth in here.

Tell the truth and the truth will set you free.


turbo

[macojoe]

Posted by: twistedparot Posted on: Dec 9th, 2006, 11:44pm
no, you all did not run me off. i dont post much. i have this bad habit of telling the truth. always gets me in trouble. i have been real busy with work and trying not to kill relatives.

and REELYAPEEIN, girls can do stuff too! it,s just that over the years we have trained a special kinda monkey, men, to do the stuff we dont wanna for us. and i called him my ex cause i am stuck up here in the cape for a while. he is only my boyfriend when i am in florida. so i am single till the first of the year.

I am here on the Cape also!! Do you have your boat here with you??
I am sure CB & I will have no problem helping a damsel in distress!

[macojoe]

Posted by: twistedparot Posted on: Dec 9th, 2006, 11:44pm
no, you all did not run me off. i dont post much. i have this bad habit of telling the truth. always gets me in trouble. i have been real busy with work and trying not to kill relatives.

and REELYAPEEIN, girls can do stuff too! it,s just that over the years we have trained a special kinda monkey, men, to do the stuff we dont wanna for us. and i called him my ex cause i am stuck up here in the cape for a while. he is only my boyfriend when i am in florida. so i am single till the first of the year.

I am here on the Cape also!! Do you have your boat here with you??
I am sure CB & I will have no problem helping a damsel in distress!

[turbinedoctor]

Well if we haven't run her off by now she is sure as gone now thanks to MJ ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Well if we haven't run her off by now she is sure as gone now thanks to MJ ;D

[macojoe]

You just Jealous!! I can help and you can't! :P

[macojoe]

You just Jealous!! I can help and you can't! :P

[msbhammer]

I think she hit it off with M.J., since he lives so wild, with not having any bilge pumps at all. Well, lets just say, not having any bilge pumps imstalled yet. ;D

[msbhammer]

I think she hit it off with M.J., since he lives so wild, with not having any bilge pumps at all. Well, lets just say, not having any bilge pumps imstalled yet. ;D

[macojoe]

I have been really trying to do better with spelling!!

I am going to call fish back so you can pick on him and leave me alone!! :'(

[macojoe]

I have been really trying to do better with spelling!!

I am going to call fish back so you can pick on him and leave me alone!! :'(