Bilge pump mounting - Page 2

Blue_Runner · #11 03-16-2007, 05:45 PM

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In my 87' there is a pad glassed in that the pump is mounted to.

My '94 has the glassed in pad too. This allows you to screw the pump bracket in without worrying about screw holes in your hull. If yours has this, just make sure you don't use really long screws!

Blue_Runner · #12 03-16-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

In my 87' there is a pad glassed in that the pump is mounted to.

My '94 has the glassed in pad too. This allows you to screw the pump bracket in without worrying about screw holes in your hull. If yours has this, just make sure you don't use really long screws!

macojoe · #13 03-16-2007, 05:48 PM

The last owner that had my boat used to long screws, when one rusted out I was left with a 1/8 hole in the hull, Its amazing how much water you get Thur that little hole in a short time!!

macojoe · #14 03-16-2007, 05:48 PM

The last owner that had my boat used to long screws, when one rusted out I was left with a 1/8 hole in the hull, Its amazing how much water you get Thur that little hole in a short time!!

Blue_Runner · #15 03-16-2007, 05:55 PM

Oh yeah I remember you saying that MJ. Not good!

Blue_Runner · #16 03-16-2007, 05:55 PM

Oh yeah I remember you saying that MJ. Not good!

reelapeelin · #17 03-16-2007, 06:46 PM

MJs suggestion about mounting the pump high is a good one...mount the float-switch high too in that case or it'll keep the pump on after it's dry...

I didn't go quite that high, but I 5200'ed a thick rubber pad directly to the bottom of the bilge, then used screws to mount switch and pump to the rubber...all held well for 6 years, but now I gotta do some maintenance on 'em ;) ... heck 6 years, I might just replace everything... :D ...

reelapeelin · #18 03-16-2007, 06:46 PM

MJs suggestion about mounting the pump high is a good one...mount the float-switch high too in that case or it'll keep the pump on after it's dry...

I didn't go quite that high, but I 5200'ed a thick rubber pad directly to the bottom of the bilge, then used screws to mount switch and pump to the rubber...all held well for 6 years, but now I gotta do some maintenance on 'em ;) ... heck 6 years, I might just replace everything... :D ...

Airslot · #19 03-16-2007, 06:58 PM

I'd like my pump mounted within 1/2" of the bottom. Thats high enough for the heavy debris to settle out. Mount the float 1" off the bottom. If using two pumps, mount them both low, but mount the backup's switch a bit higher.

Airslot · #20 03-16-2007, 06:58 PM

I'd like my pump mounted within 1/2" of the bottom. Thats high enough for the heavy debris to settle out. Mount the float 1" off the bottom. If using two pumps, mount them both low, but mount the backup's switch a bit higher.