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Virtually all boats end up with unwanted water in the bilge, which must be removed. Water gets in from a propeller shaft packing gland, a leaky portlight, leaky seams in a wood boat, melting ice from the icebox and a multitude of other sources.
Leaving large amounts of water in the bilge can have several undesirable effects on your boat, including destabilizing it, lifting spilled fuel and distributing it throughout the bilge (where it can attack, among other things, the insulation on electrical wiring) and promoting the development of osmotic blisters in fiberglass hulls. And did we mention having the boat sink? Getting this water (we call it nuisance water) out of your boat is the primary function of a bilge pump.
What type of boat do you have?
Small Powerboats
Planing runabouts and ski boats use one submersible pump located aft. Small boats with large cockpits or low freeboard need bigger pumps.
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Boat Length
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Pump Output - Liter Per Hour
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To 5.4 m
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1100 -1900
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5,5 m – 7 m
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1700 - 2650
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7 m – 8 m
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2600 - 4100
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Sailboats
Medium and large sailboats use multiple manual and automatic pumps.
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Boat Length
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Pump Output - Liter Per Hour
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6,5 m – 8 m
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2300 - 3000
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8 m – 9 m
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3000 - 3800
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9 m – 10,5 m
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3800 - 6000
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10,5 m – 12,2 m
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6000 - 8300
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12,2 m – 14 m
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8300 - 15100
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Large Powerboats
Larger powerboats use one or more pumps. Each compartment that can hold water needs its own pump. Engine driven pump or second, larger electric pump recommended for emergency backup, especially for open water boating.
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Boat Length
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Pump Output - Liter Per Hour
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8m – 9m
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3000 - 4000
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9m – 10,5m
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3800 - 6000
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10,5m – 12,2m
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6000 - 8300
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12,2m – 14m
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8300 - 15100
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Manual or electric power?
High-capacity centrifugal pumps are relatively inexpensive and the easiest pumps to install, but they are rendered ineffective if your boat’s electrical system fails, and this is a likely occurrence if your boat takes on a lot of water. For this reason we recommend that, in addition to any electric pumps, you have at least one high-capacity manual diaphragm pump. Manual pumps can move substantial amounts of water (up to 76 Liter per minute or so).
Dual bilge pump installation
13200 l/h (or larger) emergency pump located above sump, and connected to manual switch. 1500 l/h (or smaller) pump with integral float switch, connected directly to battery.
Products
BILGE PUMP- WHALE GULPER 320, 12 V
Designed to pump waste water, fitted with large single diaphragm, non-choke valves, quiet operation, no strainer required. Self-priming up to 3 metres. It can run dry and pump a mixture of air and water. Easy to install in confined spaces, dual outlet valve for an even flow. 360° adjustable inlets, low current draw. Patented Ezi-Clamp locking ring: head rotates 360° without loosing screws. 3-foot design for quick and easy installation. Anti-vibration rubber support belt. Power: 12 V, Capacity max: 19 l/min, Consumption: 7.5 A, Hose connector: 19/25 mm.
16.156.12
DIGITAL BILGE SWITCH- ALBIN MARINE
This digital bilge switch activates your bilgepump automatically when water exceeds the acceptable level and deactivate when water has been has been removed. For a fully automatic removal of your bilge water connect a switch to your electrical bilge pump. Field sensing digital technology, fully sealed without any moving parts. Will not corrode and are not affected by oil or debris. Power: 12/24 V.
DL-106-01-66-037
BILGE PUMP- WHALE GULPER IC, 12 V
Non-clog pump, elevated head, adjustable head, no strainer, self-priming, it can run dry. The IC version is pre-wired and fitted with watertight connectors to IC range accessories (suction strainer, 3-way fitting, shower drain): when the electronic sensor detects water, the pump activates for a 45-second cycle. Manual activation possible. ISO 15083 standards. Power: 12 V. Flow: 19 l/min. Hose adaptor diameter: 19-25 mm.
16.157.12
DIAPHRAGM HAND PUMP- OSCULATI, FIXED HANDLE
Hand diaphragm pump, made of anti-corrosion plastic, rubber and stainless steel. Pipe adapter 25 mm. Bulkhead model, fixed handle, Size: 180 x 125 x 75 mm, Capacity 0,33 litres per pumping (30 up to 60 pumping per minute).
15.262.20
FOOT PUMP- WHALE BABY FOOT MK2
Whale Baby Foot MK2 foot pump is made in nylon, Neoprene and stainless steel. Capacity: 8 l/min. Hose pipe: 13 mm. Width: 140 mm.
15.461.80
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