Installing a new bilge pump - 2005 40 PC


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I would like to start a discussion on installing a new bilge pump - 2005 40 PC. My boat has one Rule bilge pump which I can't get to, and it is practically impossible to see it unless the battery covers are taken off. I think the bilge pump switch in the cockpit panel turns all the pumps on (including those in the cabin floor) and water is ejected out of the manifold.I really am not sure how much bilge water is being pumped out.
Question is what is best location for install and what type of pump. i am thinking of two whale Super Sub pumps, one below each engine.
As per whale - "Supersub Smart 650 and 1100 are automatic. The pump will sense the presence of water and will switch on the pump, turning it off again when the water level has dropped. The switching is solid state hence there are no moving parts. The Supersub Smart models allow waves of water to pass over, without turning the pump on every time, as it has a built in time delay".
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
 
The bilge pump is difficult to get at. Is the pump not working or do you just want to add extra pumps? The bilge area under under each motor is draining directly to that pump. You would have to have quite a bit of water in the boat before it would back up to under the motors.
 
The rule pump works but I cannot get to float switch or pump. I am looking to add a second backup pump for safety and run it out through a new thru-hull. Took a look at the deep pocket in the transom where the Rule pump is located - a possibility is to use a Whale IC remote pump with the pick up in the deepest part of the bilge. The pump itself can be mounted in an accessible area.
 
That actually sounds like a very good setup. I wonder if it could be tied in to octopus instead of making a new thru hull
 
All the ports in the manifold appear to be used up. I have to look at that more closely. I was planning an extra thru hull on the Port side at the aft end of the boat or below the transom and above the water line. This would be hidden from view.
 
I'd be wary of putting pumps directly under the motors since the drain system is set up to hold oil and only pump out gray water (unless you dumped a lot of oil). Your idea would allow for oil to be easily and readily discharged (illegally?).
 
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