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RRalph163 reacted to Fishtales's post in the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin with
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First thing I'd do is change the original pump. That's been there for years, a proactive change is a good thing. Second, there isn't... -
RRalph163 replied to the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin.Absolutely, but I would like a way to pump the water out if it's high. Either way, an alarm goes in.
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RRalph163 replied to the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin.I was looking at the Rule 2000 GPH as my backup. So far, I had the boat 1.5 years. Haven't serviced the gen. Replaced a starter and a...
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RRalph163 replied to the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin.It's a pretty tricky run. Not as simple as going through a single stringer, it's zig zag and needs to pass through a compartment or two...
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RRalph163 replied to the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin.Yes. I have installed secondary bilge pumps before. I mount the pump low, and the switch 3 inches higher. I know some people like to...
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RRalph163 replied to the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin.Yes, that's exactly what I need to do. I just can't find the room, especially to route the thru-hull line. I spend nights offshore. So I...
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RRalph163 posted the thread Adding an Additional (emergency) Bilge Pump in the Stern - 2006 Marlin in General Discussion.Has anyone added a second bilge pump in the stern? Seems a bit tight. Also, finding somewhere to route a new hose to a thru-hull fitting...
