Bilge Pump advice.....

[Fiat4Fun]

Howdy,
Looks like the old bilge pump in my Chris Craft 210 is done.

Any advice on what to replace it with? It had a Mayfair 1225 500Gph pump with a Mayfair 601 switch mounted under the motor. I sure would like to use the same mounting holes and it looks like the 1225 is no longer available.

Any other concerns that I might not be aware of?

Any advice is greatly appreciated,
Thanks,
Bob

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

Get the biggest/best that you can afford to. You never know when or how much water will be coming into your boat in the event of a mishap.

Put it on a float switch that's directly wired to the battery. It should also have a manual switch on the dash as well. Make sure that the float switch is clear of any obstacles that will keep it from activating. Also make sure the bilge is clear of any leaves/plastic bags/etc that would clog the water intake.

A bilge pump is something I don't mind spending money on for something I hope I never use...much like boat insurance. And Tow Boat U.S. :redface:

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=387873

 

[Fiat4Fun]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

Thanks for the response.
I will buy a extra pump and keep it on board. Never would of thought of that.
The old pump was wired to come on either with a switch at the controls or if water kicked the switch in the bilge.

I guess finding something that fits in the old holes is not going to happen?

I appreciate the advice.
Bob

 

[CaptainSkip]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

Be aware that your 550 most likely has a 3/4" discharge hose attached, if you get a larger pump let's say 1200gph on up the hose size changes to 1 1/4".

 

[John_S]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

Consider two seperate 550gph, with two seperate discharges, and seperate switches/power, with one mounted slightly higher than the other. The redundantcy might be worth more than relying on one 1100-1200gph pump.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

I will buy a extra pump and keep it on board.

Just a thought...

Bilge pumps are wired, terminal connected/soldered/heat shrunk or whatever. How would you put the extra one inplace quickly enough in the even of an emergency?

One idea (and it may be a crappy idea) is to have a quick disconnect for the pump (they have 2 & 3 wire connectors that are waterproof) and the spare wired with the same connector. Quick change over if really necessary. Again, hopefully it will all be in vain and your bilge pump will die a natural death from never being used.

 

[Fiat4Fun]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

Thanks for the feedback.

After doing some checking, it looks like I need a pump that is a "combo" with a switch. It seems like that it will wire into my boat easily. I was looking at this pump by Mayfair

http://www.iboats.com/Ultima-Combo-...18480955--**********.916992260--view_id.56930

Anyone know anything about this pump, or have any other recommendations?

The old wiring had two wires coming from the switch, and two from the pump, and one wire from each tied together, so there are three wires "feeding" the pump.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[trendsetter240]

Re: Bilge Pump advice.....

I have two of these in my boat. Inexpensive and they pump lots of water when needed.

http://www.iboats.com/SeaSense-Auto-Bilge-Pump-800-GPH/dm/--view_id.392307