Is bilge automatic?

[2thdoc01]

2012 rz2...should the bilge come on automatically? Or do I need to turn it on as needed?

[chpthril]

Yes, it should be automatic, but make take a couple of inches of water at the pump to activate the float.

[kko]

It has and automatic feature as well as manual. It needs to get pretty deep in there for it to come on automatic..couple inches of water to activate it. Most of the time you will notice the auto feature kick on when you take off because all the water runs to the back and kicks it on.

[2thdoc01]

Hmmm...mine had a crapload of water in it...noticed surf wave was crap...and i had toturn it on. It ran for 15 min easy!

[Gwyn]

that is a lot of water!! do you know how it got in there, I moved my primary pump and changed it for the electronic automatic, no float, it just blips on for half a second every few minutes and if theres water pressure it will keep running, also moved it from back of the boat, and installed the old float pump on automatic only in the back corner so it picks up when surfing.

I also carry a loose pump wired with crocodile clips, plus have a tsunami pump on board for ballast but great back up!!

Very paranoid though as I had a boat sink when I was 18 !

[sandm]

I'm planning on having the dealer check mine at winterization. I took on a ton of water in the bilge a few trips ago. think it was from a ballast connection not right. started the engine the next morning(camping) and it didn't sound right. water in the bilge was halfway up the vdrive. bilge ran for almost 20 minutes at a pretty strong force. I run it manually once or twice an hour now as I'm kind of paranoid. I don't think the float is working.

[2thdoc01]

I'm planning on having the dealer check mine at winterization. I took on a ton of water in the bilge a few trips ago. think it was from a ballast connection not right. started the engine the next morning(camping) and it didn't sound right. water in the bilge was halfway up the vdrive. bilge ran for almost 20 minutes at a pretty strong force. I run it manually once or twice an hour now as I'm kind of paranoid. I don't think the float is working.

Yup, mine was like that. Id bet we take water in from surfing...ie stopping to get fallen rider...and from cooler. But im suprised at the amount that I got. I hadnt drained it in 2 trips, but i was under the assumption that the bilge had an auto kick in...my Bu did...I will have it checked out when its in for the bilge recall.

[Johnnymac]

Bilge recall?

[Ewok]

I open up my bilge drain after every trip to see how much water I've got, usually just a trickle from the cooler drain but sometimes a little more if someone else was driving and the took a little water over the bow. It never takes more than 5 min to drain, I keep an eye on it in case I develop a leak somewhere such as the packing or a thru hull or a ballast tank or a cooling hose from the engine or riser, so many bad ways to get water in the bilge.

[2thdoc01]

Bilge recall?

Yup...dealer sent me this.....

Kurt,

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We have just been notified by Tige that there is a diode issue with the bilge pump wiring.

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We will need the boat to do the job.* Let me know what your thoughts are on timing.

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Please see below.

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Thanks,

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Date:* September 1, 2012

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It has come to our attention the bilge pump is getting feedback through the wire coming from the power module and blowing the fuse. We need to add a diode at the power module to prevent this from happening along with moving the existing inline fuse holders to make them service friendly. This needs to be done on every boat with a touch screen from 2010 to present.

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Ryan Laugerman**|* Service Manager, SkipperBud's Milwaukee/Pewaukee|*262-544-1200, ext 2130
SkipperBud’s* l**1030 Silvernail Road* l* Pewaukee, WI 53072

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