how to put a bilge pump in

[brianis]

ok so first fiberglass boat 58 starcraft fiber floor and all so i noticed a few patches on the hull cant really tell if it leaks or not so thought it would be a good idea to install a bilge pump just to be safe question is where and how should i cut the fiberglass to install

 

[skargo]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

ok so first fiberglass boat 58 starcraft fiber floor and all so i noticed a few patches on the hull cant really tell if it leaks or not so thought it would be a good idea to install a bilge pump just to be safe question is where and how should i cut the fiberglass to install

You shouldn't need to cut any glass to install it.

 

[DustinJean]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

only cut should be if it doesn't have a hole for the drain out you will have to drill a hole for however big your bildge hose fitting needs

 

[NetDoc]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

I have the same question since I am installing a SECOND bilge pump. Its obvious that you put the exhaust above the water line, and I could vent it right beside the other one... what are the other considerations I am missing?

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

You would normally put your pump at the lowest point in the bilge.

Pics would help ..

If you need to cut for the install then use a 5" hole saw and put an inspection pie on your deck cutout.

Like this http://www.iboats.com/Seadog-Watert...50105283--**********.957966827--view_id.39787

YD.

 

[NetDoc]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

The bilge pump there already is not mounted at all. Should it be?

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

The bilge pump there already is not mounted at all. Should it be?

Depends ..

If you have a rule pump .. you can clean and 5200/4200 the red Strainer cage to your hull. No screws needed.

Because the pump cage has tabs to clip your pump to you can replace/maintain your pump.

But yes .. you need to secure your pump somehow .

YD.

 

[brianis]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

guess i need to explain mine a little more there is no access under the floor on my boat so i dont know the condition under it not sure if its all foam not sure whats under there at all and it seems to me like the rear drain hole is kinda high but not quite sure this is my first fiberglass boat so lots of questions

 

[Seasonally.boating.jon]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

Brianis, My boat had a 4"x4" block, about 3/4" thick glassed to the bottom of the hull. Pump was screwed to the block with short screws. This was factory. Install the inspection pie first ofcourse. Shouldn't be that big of a job but might be alittle tight. Good luck man.
PS: just reread YD post, glue the cage to the hull is super easy. sorry, just trying to help:redface:

 

[brianis]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

if i install a inspection pie did the foam insert deals go every so many ft in the boats i can tap the bottom to find the brace but kinda hard because theres glass over the wood dont want to start drilling holes and hit foam every time .

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: how to put a bilge pump in

There is no way of knowing if your whole bottom is foam or not ( unless someone here has intimate knowledge of your boat ).

Knocking around with a rubber mallet will help determine if you have stringers/bulkhead at that location .. but not a whole lot of boats have stringers running down the center of the boat.

Got pics .

YD.