Tips for Replacing Rear Bilge Pump in GW Islander

[Toothpick 10]

I was going through my final check out before launching my 2002 Islander and discovered that the hose connection on my aft bilge pump has broken off. Therefore, I need to replace the pump. Access to the pump location looks very difficult.

I'm looking for tips to access and replace this pump.

Thank you.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Where is the live well on that boat ? If it's in the stern , my bet is if you remove it , you will have great access to bilge pump. I could be wrong. Good luck. Also, it goes without saying, don't go offshore without having this replacement done.

 

[Toothpick 10]

Where is the live well on that boat ? If it's in the stern , my bet is if you remove it , you will have great access to bilge pump. I could be wrong. Good luck. Also, it goes without saying, don't go offshore without having this replacement done.

The live well is not near the aft bilge

 

[Toothpick 10]

I took a better look at this issue yesterday. There are two round access ports above the pump. However, the outboard really gets in the way. You can reach down one port at a time and reach the pump, but you cannot see what you are doing. I cannot see how the pump is attached to the boat. I just cannot figure out how to approach this repair.