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Author: Ralph Deeds
Subject: Bilge pump
Info: (15527 views) Posted: Sunday 9-4-11 08:16:03 AM

:: My manual bilge pump is not working for pumping out the
:: keel box. Does anyone know which make and model would
:: replace the current one?
::
:: Thanks!

I've had problems getting my bilge pump to work ever since I bought my boat new in 1986. I think the problem is that unless the water in the bilge is deep the pump won't pump because it needs to be primed. Some owners use hand pumps which aren't attached to the boat.

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