Thread: Bilge pump????

Originally Posted by CatFan

You are limited to a diaphragm pump to lift water and self-prime. Unfortunately they are expensive.

That's what I figured, but was hoping for a different solution. Unless I buy 2 units, I would have to use selector valves and select which toon to pump. Sucks in more ways than one.

What about an electric fuel pump?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...uestid=1150837

You mentioned that you only needed to pump a few gallons at a time. One pump, a tee, and a couple ball valves to select which hull to pump from. Not sure if fresh water would be corrosive to the pump. Probably only about $60 or $70 with the pump and valves. Maybe you all ready have some around.

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

That's what I figured, but was hoping for a different solution. Unless I buy 2 units, I would have to use selector valves and select which toon to pump. Sucks in more ways than one.

A float switch in each toon. Both control the pump and each float switch contols a 12V solenoid valve in the hose for that side and then have the hoses Teed into the pump inlet????

A manual switch could control the valves and pump so you could pump at will.