Bilge pump size

**Eagle 1** · 10-31-2019, 04:09 PM

What size should I put on my 1648 was eagle ? Welfare Cadillac about finished .

**"G"** · 10-31-2019, 05:15 PM

The bigger the better.....I am going to put a second one on my boat for a back up.

**DockShootinJack** · 10-31-2019, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by "G"

The bigger the better.....I am going to put a second one on my boat for a back up.

That is a good idea. I need to do the same.

**CrappiePappy** · 10-31-2019, 05:28 PM

Recommendation is 300-500gph ... but an 800-1000gph unit doesn't cost much more. Recommendation is set at that low volume (for boats under 18') because its primary function is to rid the boat of small quantities of water & not to keep the boat afloat if a hole is punctured in the hull.

The amount of space available for mounting the pump is also a deciding factor, as is the gauge of wiring that is used to connect the pump to the battery.

< 800gph	16 ga
800–2000gph	14 ga

(info taken from West Marine website)

**Cray** · 10-31-2019, 05:49 PM

The biggest one you can fit in the space you have. Can’t go overboard on safety in my opinion.

**Barnacle Bill** · 10-31-2019, 05:50 PM

It depends on how big of a hole you get in your boat.

**trypman1** · 10-31-2019, 05:52 PM

With your size, at least 3 big ones. LOL

**ET Fish** · 10-31-2019, 06:13 PM

I have no idea, but your boat looks great!

**DockShootinJack** · 10-31-2019, 06:56 PM

The 2nd one I install will be an automatic. The original is wired to a switch on the console

**"G"** · 10-31-2019, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

The 2nd one I install will be an automatic. The original is wired to a switch on the console

My original is a automatic...and also has a switch on the console to turn it on manually....which is a great safety feature because sometimes stuff can hang the float switch up.

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