1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

[VIPV162]

Well, I have replumbed the live-well system and am in the process of redoing the bildge pump system on my Ranger 373V. I had originally thought of using 2pumps, one on a manual switch and the other on a float switch. Is this over-kill? The boat was originally set-up with one pump.
Reading another thread here, I realized that I could wire one up on both switches. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Barry.

 

[VIPV162]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

Wow, not a single answer. I did a search and found that 2 pumps going to the same outlet is a no no. So, I am thinking that I will just carry one as a spare and hope for the best.

 

[82mustang]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

Its not that hard to drill a second hole beside the first hole, or where ever you want. You can get an install kit at places like walmart that have the hose, pump and the thru hull fiting for cheap. Heres what I-Boats offers http://www.iboats.com/Seasense-Bilg...40756580--**********.882395314--view_id.56027 and you jsut have to supply the pump. But really it depends on what you want to do. If you rarely use the pump to begin with, than I would carry a spare maybe.

 

[VIPV162]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

Yep, purchased a kit at Wally world. I may go ahead and plumb this in. Thanks for your response.

 

[RickJ6956]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

That's an 18-footer, right? Unless that boat leaks like a seive, two pumps are overkill.

It's almost standard these days to have both a console switch and a float switch attached to each bilge pump.

The float switch is wired directly to the battery so it can't be accidentally turned off.

 

[VIPV162]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

OK, that makes me think that I should just do the one with a spare availible. Thanks for all your feedback. I will be installing the new pump today. I'll let you know what I ended up doing.

 

[Zaphros]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

I Have an issue with my open/ close levers they are stuck and I snapped the cable need to know My back live well is running but it does not fill. The front one pump is running when on manual but no water getting in.. this is my first bass boat so not sure how they are put together





How do you get into replace the cable.



any pics would be greatly appreciated

 

[j_martin]

Re: 1 or 2 bildge pumps in my 85 Ranger 373V?

I have livewell pumps and bilge pump all by the same manufacturer. One quick change motor and impeller cartridge in the spare locker covers it all.