bilge pump replacement

[URDADDY]

My bilge pumps works when it wants. And that doesnt seem to be very often. I considered trying to take it apart and see if it could be rebuilt but from looking seems like I could replace it for $20-$40.

So my question is what would be a good pump for my boat. We do a lot of skiing, tubing, and swimming out of it.

19' ski supreme, 351W.

bilge is located directly on front of the engine about mid boat. Access is through about a 6" hole. Standard 12 volt wireing.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: bilge pump replacement

The best you can afford

Yes you might remove it and clean it out...... they do clog up with debris and many can be opened and cleaned.

 

[URDADDY]

Re: bilge pump replacement

I guess what I was really asking is how many GPH should i get? And from looking here on Iboats I like the Johnson ones just wondered what others used and what they thought of different ones.
Thanks

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: bilge pump replacement

The BIGGEST you can afford...... rule is do not skimp and get the little ones .....go for at least 1000 gph and if you do not have a float switch get an automatic one.

 

[shout]

Re: bilge pump replacement

Don't know what your set up is like, mine had a separate float switch, so the pump wasn't the problem, but the switch was. I bought a non-mechanical switch as a replacement, because the mechanical switch got gunked up. So far I'm very happy with the replacement switch.
I think this is the switch I bought
http://www.iboats.com/Mayfair-Ultima-Bilge-Switch/dm/*******.468842879--view_id.49248

- Shout

 

[daveytheone]

Re: bilge pump replacement

The best you can buy. 1000 gph min and up. I have a 2000 gph automatic bilge in my boat, to me there's nothing worse than water in my boat I can't stand it. It can't be too good for the interior either. Don't cheap-out on this stuff, it could save a lot of money and headaches in the long run.

 

[URDADDY]

Re: bilge pump replacement

From what I can tell the bilge that was in there when I bought it is not automatic even though the switch on the dash shows auto or manual. I did manage to clean it out and it is working great now but does require a manual on-off. Will probably use it for now until I decide what auto bilge to go with. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[redone4x4]

Re: bilge pump replacement

I would go with a Rule Automatic pump. Iboats sells em pretty cheap, and often they have sales on them. thats where i got mine. i think mine is around 600-700 gph.

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: bilge pump replacement

1000 gph min, with a float switch. Peace of mind. Why would you bother to replace it with anything less? They only cost 40-75 bucks and the switch about 20. I'd think your investment and your family's life should be worth that.