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Hello All
I would be very interested in what type of bilge pumps and float switches you guys are using in the forward Vee. Especially, any guys with the 26' like I have, and maybe the bigger brother 28's which are similar just bigger. That forward bilge is very tight.
I want to change from the Bocatech Bilge Mates I was using last year (both went bad....only 18 months old each) that I also blame for potentially leaking voltage into my bilge water.
Thanks everyone,
Bob
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Bob,
If U have the 2010 West Marine catalog go to pg.466 they have a real good write on their advisor pg. on what U may need for your specific needs than shop around U R sure to find the bilge pump a lot cheaper I’ve had rather good luck with Rule auto bilge pumps with built in float switches. AnyWho just a suggestion 
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Keep in mind that one of the most important components is the hose itself. No cheap, accordion pleated hoses, please. They drastically reduce the output.
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I've got one of those accordian hoses on the pump in front of engines. I need a double jointed young person to get to it! Will have to loosen Gen set & slide it back if this "old Man" has to replace it! Hope it hangs together!
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Norm's right, Rules rule!
I strongly suggest replacing the hose and original plastic thru-hull with a stainless or marelon unit.
When I looked at a 39' aft cabin and lightly touched the forward bilge hose the thru-hull snapped in two.
Marelon is nylon fortified with glass fibers. (sort of like the steel rebar in concrete)
If you go with bronze or stainless you must isolate it from the hull.
Peter
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When replacing your pumps be sure to use heat shrink over the connection to keep them water tight. I find many connection laying in bilge water that are just regular butt connector. Water can get in & corride & stray current can get out . Especially important in metal hulls such as ours !
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Another good idea on butt splices is to put a dab of silicone at each end before heat shrink tubing them “Now I can’t take credit for this idea I picked it up from one of Diver Dennis”s thread write ups” which I think is really a good way of truly keeping that connection water tight & abating any stray DC
currents
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I have a 26' too. The V birth had an Attwood V750. I need to get a new one too. One more thing to do before boating season. I also agree Rule's rule from what I've researched. And listen to Pete, he saved me on some potential thru hull problems I could have had. Here's an older article which compared some top brand bilge pumps... http://www.powerboat-reports.com/sample/bilge.htmlAlso here's a good one for installation, backs up what Dave said about heat shrink, and also get's me thinkin I might get 2 pumps... http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/14.htm
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HuckFinn wrote:...I might get 2 pumps...http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/14.htm No mention of where the discharge for the big pump goes. Perhaps it would be easier to put the large emergency pump aft where there is better access for installing new thru hull.
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I have mounted a terminal block above the bilge pumps and switch, on a piece of starboard, to wire both pump and switch to. That keeps the connections out of the bilge water (assuming the pump is working, of course) and makes it a lot easier to change out pump or switch. The terminal block is all stainless, and I paint it with liquid electric tape to seal the connections.
I have a bilge switch forward and one in the engine compartment between the engines. The engine compartment pump never runs, but it's there.
Some forum members have added a pump all the way aft to de-water the bilge when under weigh. This seems like a good idea to me and I have added it to my list of chores, 'way down at the bottom...
I do NOT like the water left in the boat by my float switch, and I lift it before going out, to run the pump and get rid of the water. In another boat, I have one of those pumps that comes on for a second every few minutes, and shuts off if there is no water, but I don't think that would work on a boat where people (try to) sleep.
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DiverDennis wrote:No mention of where the discharge for the big pump goes. Perhaps it would be easier to put the large emergency pump aft where there is better access for installing new thru hull. I agree, one set up had a larger GPH pump above the first pump on a shelf. The idea was to have one that would only turn on in case of emergency or failure of the primary pump. It had a seperate thru hull discharge and said not to tie it in with the primary discharge.
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Boy, great advice and recommendations....THANKS. I am pretty well set with smooth walled hose to Marelon thru hull. Also, all connections are way out of bilge. I do like the terminal block addition and may consider that too. My biggest concern was finding a good pump and switch that fits in that narrow vee and how on earth to anchor it.
The current pump (Rule 1500) is connected to the vee with VERY heavy duty wire ties that connect to holes I drilled through adjacent aluminum ribs. It actually snugs the pump nicely in the vee (still sits somewhat hi so no getting around leaving some water in there. I just remove the remaining water with hand pump) but those damned Boca Tech switches really let me down.
I will check out the links and suggestions provided by this great group!!
THANKS
Bob
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Rule pumps are a good choice. If you want the very best IMHO.. Lovett makes the very best. I have used them for over 35 years. Internal float belt driven pump. They are very reliable high volume and rebuildable. I have had one in use on my old classic Chris Craft for over 15 years. It was also the only bilge pump we used on our larger Lake Michigan patrol boats. Updating pump hose and thru-hulls are always a good idea. Just a terrible pain to acess on mine. http://www.lovettmarine.com/Here is their home page: dave
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One thing that annoys me is the water in the discharge hose that runs back into the bilge when the pump shuts off. I reduce this by running the hose from the pump vertically until it is above the thruhull and then running it at a slant down to the thruhull. That way, only the volume of water in the vertical part runs back, and it is a little less likely that water will come in when under weigh. I forget where I read about this but it seems to work.
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