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RE: bilge pump

X-Shark — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:22:00 GMT

[quote]There were some threads on here about this previously and one of the mechanics suggested that we use smooth high quality hose instead of the cheap corrugated bilge hose. [/quote]

If you have this crap as your bilge hose get rid of it.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/fb051162.jpg[/IMG]

It will break easy and slows flow. The only thing it is good for is a Dog Toy.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Jackwithbildgehose.jpg[/IMG]

You want a smooth flowing hose. I use the poly hose with the reinforcement.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/fb051161.jpg[/IMG]

The problem is finding it in 1 1/8in. You will not find it local. I have seen some on Ebay in the past.
I bought 50ft straight from the manufacture [thats the smallest amount they would sell.]

I used that amount on 3 different boats.

RE: bilge pump

David Ridenour — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:08:52 GMT

[quote][b]zoomin-newman (7/2/2008)[/b][hr]Over 20 must have 2 bilges and if it was mine I would put 2 2000gph on seperate fuses and on auto switches[/quote]

Ironic that a little boat that would be in major trouble quick with a few hundred gallons only needs one. My 18 footer has two and i'm looking for a place to mount a third.

RE: bilge pump

Xanadu — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:49:12 GMT

There were some threads on here about this previously and one of the mechanics suggested that we use smooth high quality hose instead of the cheap corrugated bilge hose. I was surprised at how much better the pumps work and how much drier the bilge stays without the water caught up in the hose corrugation. Looks cleaner too!

RE: bilge pump

recess — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:57:23 GMT

I now have two pumps. One 1500 on a auto switch. The other on a manual switch. Seperate batteries. Plua a manual hand pump. If for some reason you do lose both pumps and have a wash down installed. You can close the pickup ballvalve. Cut your pickup hose and use it also to get the water out. Just remember that when you need it most there will be NO one around. Plan your trips that way and you will most likely return to port. Gene

RE: bilge pump

X-Shark — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:53:29 GMT

You have mail gcrbama. :)

RE: bilge pump

BigFishKB — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:08:17 GMT

I have been in the same situation 40 miles offshore. Needless to say I have 2 1500 gph pumps with a float switch!!!

RE: bilge pump

Angler's Outlet — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:39:22 GMT

[quote][b]zoomin-newman (7/2/2008)[/b][hr]Over 20 must have 2 bilges and if it was mine I would put 2 2000gph on seperate fuses and on auto switches[/quote]

I agree with zoomin, my opinion is you can't have to large of a bilge pump.

Heck, I have a 1500gph on my 15' bay/flats boat.

Pastor Billy

RE: bilge pump

brnbser — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:14:33 GMT

moved from the Boats For Sale section......

RE: bilge pump

zoomin-newman — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:31:56 GMT

Over 20 must have 2 bilges and if it was mine I would put 2 2000gph on seperate fuses and on auto switches

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gcrbama — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:23:42 GMT

i have a 74 20' mako. my first time in the gulf the pump went out and we were taking on water. i tried to use a hand pump but with rough seas ,two motors blowing exhaust in my face plus being just a touch hung over i was feeding the fish my dinner from the night before in no time. it has a 1100 gph rule on it now. it may just be a fuse. i havent checked yet. my question is - whats the caddy of bilge pumps. i want to keep this boat as nice and up to date as the guy that i bought it from did. i may even go with a dual pump set up just to be safe. i love to over do things. thanks