Bilge pump installation

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   Hi guys, allow me to introduce myself, I am a new member had have just recently purchased a �89 Fish Nautique.  Although this is my first small boat, I have over 30 years of boating experience, but mostly on convertibles.  This Fish Nautique is a project type boat and I can use your help and experience.  As I have scanned this site I have already picked up many helpful hints. So thanks to all.  My current project is to install another bilge pump, somewhere in the engine compartment.  My boat has a pump in the stern and I believe when new the boat had a pump in the engine compartment as well.  If so the prior own(s) remove it.  I was thinking of installing a Rule � Mate style pump but I understand that a remote pump such as Par was used, if so based on your experience what type is the best way to go.  Thanks in advance.

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GrandSlam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 63	Post Options Post Reply Quote GrandSlam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Bilge pump installation Posted: May-15-2006 at 3:18pm
	Hi guys, allow me to introduce myself, I am a new member had have just recently purchased a �89 Fish Nautique. Although this is my first small boat, I have over 30 years of boating experience, but mostly on convertibles. This Fish Nautique is a project type boat and I can use your help and experience. As I have scanned this site I have already picked up many helpful hints. So thanks to all. My current project is to install another bilge pump, somewhere in the engine compartment. My boat has a pump in the stern and I believe when new the boat had a pump in the engine compartment as well. If so the prior own(s) remove it. I was thinking of installing a Rule � Mate style pump but I understand that a remote pump such as Par was used, if so based on your experience what type is the best way to go. Thanks in advance.
	Jerry Troy USCG Master, 100GT 1989 23' Fish Nautique 1992 47' Jersey SF

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-16-2006 at 9:47am
	Welcome to the board! Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with a Par pump. However, I would not worry about what was originally supplied with the boat and use what you are comfortable with. I would think a conventional bilge pump would work fine. Simply glue the base screen to the bottom of the boat and wire it to the existing switch via a fuse or a seperate switch if you want to be able to run the pump individually. I suspect individually makes more sense.

rmcdonald Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: December-30-2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 71	Post Options Post Reply Quote rmcdonald Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-16-2006 at 10:48am
	Hi GrandSlam I agree with david, install a seperate Rule or equivalent bilge pump. David also makes a important point about the fuse, always better to be save the sorry. You may also need a seperate out put as well or some sort or 1 way value set up if you are using the same water output on the hull.

2_Nautiques Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-22-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 251	Post Options Post Reply Quote 2_Nautiques Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-16-2006 at 11:40am
	Welcome Grand Slam. I just bought a Cuddy Nautique which has the same hull as your Fish. The factory bilge pump set up is one 1300 GPH pump in the stern right behind the shaft log and another 1300 GPH pump just in front of the motor. I think any reputable brand would be fine. There are pads glassed in the floor for mounting the pumps using SS screws. Be sure to use a sealant when mounting the pumps to prevent water from entering the screw holes. Not sure how the factory wired the pumps, I have not gotten that far yet, but this is how I will do mine. The stern pump will be fused directly from the house battery through a float switch. This pump will be ready to run no matter if your battery selector is turn off. The forward pump will be controlled from the helm switch which is fused and has three positions. Off/Auto/Man in auto it will run through a float switch and in manual will run constantly. Hope this helps?
	1988 Ski Nautique

GrandSlam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 63	Post Options Post Reply Quote GrandSlam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-17-2006 at 1:06pm
	Thanks for the help, I will go with the Rule - Mate. Looks like I may be able to use the existing wires if I can identify them also there is already a through hull discharge fitting on the port side of the stern. Thanks again, Jerry
	Jerry Troy USCG Master, 100GT 1989 23' Fish Nautique 1992 47' Jersey SF

Riley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7946	Post Options Post Reply Quote Riley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-19-2006 at 8:36am
	Atwood also makes a decent self contained pump with builtin float switch.

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