1985 26' O'Day bilge pump
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I've considered it but just manage with the manual pump that's installed in the starboard lazaratte. I don't know if the bilge is really deep enough to fit/use a electric pump.
Depth was my problem. I bought this one http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|51|2234226|2234229&id=938565 and put a cigarette plug on the end to plug into the DC outlet if needed.
I only used it once when the cockpit drain through hull cracked and rain water filled the bilge. Mostly what water I get is handle with a large sponge bucket.
But you do have more through hulls so I can see why you might want to. I forget what you have but if you have an inboard motor that is another reason for a permanent bilge pump.
I only used it once when the cockpit drain through hull cracked and rain water filled the bilge. Mostly what water I get is handle with a large sponge bucket.
But you do have more through hulls so I can see why you might want to. I forget what you have but if you have an inboard motor that is another reason for a permanent bilge pump.
If it helps, there is a bilge pump in the 26 I just purchased. It is under the cabin sole. It is a whale gusher 500. I have not tested mine yet. I was thinking about letting the water tank drain into the bilge for a test. I need to get the "winter" water out of the tank. Any thoughts on this? There is a pump switch in the lazzerette but it does not turn on the pump. Also the po connected 2 of the 3 wires on the pump. The brown wire is not connected.
It runs under the stairway bulkhead and exits thru the hull on starboard side above water line. Near the battery.
On my 85 Oday 26 there is no room in the main bilge for a pump. Although there IS room behind the bulkhead where my indoard is. In front of the motor is the lowest point of the bilge and a good spot for a pump. Next question is water exit point... Make sure the pump will LIFT water high enough to exit. Good luck
My 26 has the pump under the main cabin sole. It's a real low profile WaleGusher Sub 500 I think the model is. The exit hose goes under the bulkhead end exits near the main battery station.
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