Bilge pumps arrangement

[HowardM]

Hi,
I have been googling about for information on fitting bilge pumps to my Sadler 27 which only has the manual pump fitted.
Any pointers to an informative website appreciated.
Things like ideal pump position in relation to the suction point/outlet/battery
Routing pipes type of pipe, incorporating manual pump in circuit.?

Thnx
Howard

 

[fredrussell]

Sadler 27? There will be masses on YouTube re putting bilgepump in your boat. That info will be generic and apply to pretty much all boats.

 

[OCuea]

Hi,
I have been googling about for information on fitting bilge pumps to my Sadler 27 which only has the manual pump fitted.
Any pointers to an informative website appreciated.
Things like ideal pump position in relation to the suction point/outlet/battery
Routing pipes type of pipe, incorporating manual pump in circuit.?

Thnx
Howard

You wanted a website so here , Google Search

My opinion on a 27 footer is a manual diaphragm pump that you or crew can use whilst below (don’t lose the handles) another to be used from cockpit and then a few electrical ones spaced around boat, I like the electrical switched ones (that also have manual override) not float switch ones because the float switch can foul up. Not automatic pumps because they turn on and off regularly and are noisy annoyances. I also like a spare gel battery high up that won’t get wet and short for radio use and pump use (very securely attached to boat)

 

[Stemar]

Not automatic pumps because they turn on and off regularly and are noisy annoyances.

If an automatic pump is turning on and off often enough to be an annoyance, it's telling me to do something about water getting into my boat.

As for where to fit pumps, I'd start with the bilge under the engine, as that's the most likely place for water to get in - leaky stern gland, or whatever, then anywhere else water accumulates, but make sure there's a valid reason for water to accumulate; if there isn't, fix the leak first.

 

[rogerthebodger]

If you fit an automatic bilge pump, consider also fitting an electromechanical counter so if a leak develops that you can determine how the leak is developing, and action need to be taken