Microplus 502

[Samantha]

Good Morning,

I am relatively new to boating and am hoping that some kind person(s) can help me please.

I have searched on the internet for information regarding my boat - Microplus 502 - the only website I have found is the owners club website - however there is very little information given on that site. I am wondering where I would find my bilge pump on the boat as I believe it not to be working - the channel beneath my boat filled with a little water the other week and I switched my pump on and heard it working - however it didn't suck any water out and I ended up using a turkey baster lol.

Does anybody know where I can get further information about my boat or is it a case of just asking on forums like this one to see if anybody can help.

Any information would be really appreciated as I am a lady boater and not very mechanically minded!

 

[oldharry]

It means either the pump isnt actually pumping, or more likely its not been installed at the lowest point in the boat and needs to be moved. It may have been installed so that it is at the lowest point when the boat is on its trailer and tipped back a little way.

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

In my experience a bilge pump will extract water, up to a point, but the last of it must be removed manually. Your turkey baster idea is very inventive, but it's customary to use a sponge and bucket, the big car-washing ones are best.

 

[neil_s]

There is always half a bucket full of water left in the bottom of my boat. I have a brass oil- change pump that gets used for it's intended purpose, but is also useful for sucking the last little bit out of the bottom. Force 4 chandlery have them - they aren't very expensive, either.
Welcome! and enjoy your boat!

 

[Stemar]

The simplest way to find the pump is to turn it on and follow the sound! Running it dry for a few seconds won't do any damage, though I'd avoid running it dry for any length of time.

What matters is whether or not it will turn on and pump out when the water level gets up a bit, which means an automatic pump or a float switch. If not, I'd want to do something about that. It won't help with a catastrophic leak, but will keep a slow leak or a bit of rainwater at bay as long as the battery lasts.