Bilge pump question

Maneiac

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I have a 1989 bass tracker
Is it possible that the bilge pump is wired to a switch that you have to hold to make it work?
Is this normal?
Would it be better to have it hooked to a regular switch that will stay on until you turn it off?
I should tell you this is my first boat and I don't have a clue.
When I hold the switch the bilge pump isn't working
Does there have to be water there before it works?
 
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foodfisher

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Re: Bilge pump question

Are you sure? The pumps run "very" quietly when running dry.
 
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