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


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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 ...


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Default Re: bilge pump

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!
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Default Re: bilge pump

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



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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



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