Re: bilge pump
 

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

Re: bilge pump
 

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

Re: bilge pump
 

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)

Re: bilge pump
 

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)

Re: bilge pump
 

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

Re: bilge pump
 

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

Re: bilge pump
 

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


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

Re: bilge pump
 

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


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

Re: bilge pump
 

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.

Re: bilge pump
 

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.