Two Bilge Pumps whats best two holes thru Hull?

[Wake Havasu]

Two Bilge Pumps what’s best tow holes thru Hull?

I no longer trust my bilge pump and want a back up.

Can I run two thru the same line or would it be too much water and require a second hull hole?

Bilge pumps are dirt cheap boat isn’t.

Rule 500 seems weak.

Maybe two Rule 850's or 1000's.

Is there a 12volt cigarette lighter powerd auto or manual water pump?

[lee]

You could use two pumps with one thru hull but you will need to install check valves so the water will not flow back into the boat.

[dogbert]

Originally posted by lee
You could use two pumps with one thru hull but you will need to install check valves so the water will not flow back into the boat.

Any reason the bilge pump on my V-Drive is installed in the front of the bilge instead of in the back?

[lee]

Originally posted by dogbert
Any reason the bilge pump on my V-Drive is installed in the front of the bilge instead of in the back?

I think you mean in front of the v-drive, it should be mounted by the transom between the rudder box and the muffler.

[dogbert]

Originally posted by lee
I think you mean in front of the v-drive, it should be mounted by the transom between the rudder box and the muffler.

Yes, that's what I meant. So why would my boat come from the factory with the bilge pump right next to the V-Drive unit?

[lee]

Did you buy it new and what year is it?

[dogbert]

Originally posted by lee
Did you buy it new and what year is it?

Yes, I ordered it in February 1999. It's a 1999 2100v Limited.

[lee]

The earlier v-drives did have the pump in front of the v-drive unit. Some even have a center drain there also.

[dogbert]

Originally posted by lee
The earlier v-drives did have the pump in front of the v-drive unit. Some even have a center drain there also.

I have one of those, too.

[TeamAllen]

Dog, you really are special. This proves it.

[whitlock87]

Lee
Where can I get the check valves for the plastic hose that is used on the bilge pump?
Also I was thinking that if I added a second pump, that I would put it up in the bow. What is you opinion on this?
Thanks David

( I have a Switch V )