BIG challenge with retrofitting a new Bilge Pump

[Comet 860]

So I'm restoring/repowering a 28 foot sloop -- I'm actually enjoying it as I knew nothing before I started. Now I know more, but I'm on steep learning curve. The boat is Italian made.. built in 1983. She sits in a deep water slip everyday. Here's my problem.... I'd like to put in an automatic bilge pump with a float switch, currently I only have a manual bilge pump. The problem is every bilge pump I look at has the fitting on the side .. because the bilge is small, the fitting has to come straight up off the pump, not off the side. Hate to have all my hard work wind up at the bottom of the river. Any ideas are most appreciated.

Comet 860

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Comet.

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[Privilege]

You might want to consider a diaphragm pump like the Whale Gulper 220. Most bilge pumps are centrifugal pumps and they need to be immersed in order to work. A diaphragm pump is self priming, meaning that they can suck water up a hose before pumping it overboard, however they don't pump as much water as a centrifugal pump so don't rely on them for emergency pumping situations.


I would use it with an electronic switch like the Atwood S3. The switch will keep the pump running for a minute after the water level has dropped below the sensors thus clearing your bilge completely.

[Comet 860]

Originally Posted by GordMay

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Comet.

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hey thanks for the lead .... appreciate that. Comet 860

[Comet 860]

Originally Posted by Privilege

You might want to consider a diaphragm pump like the Whale Gulper 220. Most bilge pumps are centrifugal pumps and they need to be immersed in order to work. A diaphragm pump is self priming, meaning that they can suck water up a hose before pumping it overboard, however they don't pump as much water as a centrifugal pump so don't rely on them for emergency pumping situations.


I would use it with an electronic switch like the Atwood S3. The switch will keep the pump running for a minute after the water level has dropped below the sensors thus clearing your bilge completely.

many thanks for the ideas .. good stuff. Not really a "forum" person, but like CF so far ...thanks again . Comet 860