Bilge pump installation

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Nursemnr

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Jun 28, 2011
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Catalina 22 Lake Wallenpaupak
Hi everyone,

Currently the only bilge pump on Wild Child is a manual one. I want to install a pump that will run off the battery. I can use all the advice I can get. Which pump would be best for a H25.5 and how should the installation be placed? Not many shops are willing to work on sailboats in my area so it seems as if I'm on my own with this one. Appreciate any advice received.
Marie
 
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Benny17441

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May 24, 2004
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CC 30 South Florida
I just have one comment. The bilge pump on a small boat should be larger than those commonly used in larger vessels. The reason is that the small boat will hold less water and will sink quicker than a larger one. I would suggest you use a 1000 gph pump. The bilge pump is intended to to eliminate incidental water that may collect in the bilge and should not be relied upon as an emergency device. They do a great job in helping keep and unattended boat dry but will quickly become overwhelmed by any considerable and continuous inflow.
 
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Nursemnr

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Jun 28, 2011
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Catalina 22 Lake Wallenpaupak
Thanks....this is a start. I didn't know if any brand was better than an other one. I figured on at least 1k gph. As I said, I appreciate all the help.
 
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Roy G

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Jun 18, 2010
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Hunter 25.5 Smithville Lake, MO
When I purchased Never2Late last year the PO had and old round pump with a loose separate float switch wired haphazardly to a scrap of heavy metal. Luckily that was the worst of his/her DIY installs.

I ended up with this Whale pump due to the small size of the bilge area.
http://www.whalepumps.com/marine/product_list/8/142/

The rest of the factory drain line would backflow when the pump shut off so I installed a backflow valve (no nasty messages on that please)

Works fine for any stray water that gets in. For a heavy leak I'd keep your manual pump handy.

Cheers
Roy
 
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