26x bilge pump

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chadwiseman
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26x bilge pump

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I always like to have a pump in the boat just in case… especially when walking away from the dock.. wondering where people have pumped their outlet of the pump as I’m not looking to do another through hull… also any suggested locations to place it? Right now I’d prefer the rear of the boat under the bunks as it seems to be the low point . Thanks.
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Re: 26x bilge pump

Post by March »

If so much water accumulates in the bilge that you would need a pump to bail it out through the hull itself... then you have a problem. Typically, a large sponge and a bucket will do the trick in five minutes. Then you can throw the water into the sink itself. Low tech and low maintenance, but also pretty convenient

The lowest part of the bilge (at least in my case) is under the back seat, starboard side, or under the galley--not necessarily in the back. Easy to access -- which is not the case if it were all the way to the back
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