Prelude bilge pump
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Prelude bilge pump
I am looking for a bilge pump to put in my prelude. It needs to be around 15 inches tall. Anybody got info on one that will work good and where I can get it? Thanks
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the great gonzo
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Why does your pump need to be 15" tall 
? I have one in my Prelude, and it is much smaller. I used an Attwood V1250 (1250 GPH flow) and isstalled it behind my saddle, invisible underneath the saddle.
In Canada you can get the pump at virtually any Canadian Tire store for ~Can$46. I then run a hose from the pump to a hole in the rear deck plate, from where the waater spills back into the river. The battery is in a waterproof case in front of the saddle mounted low to keep the center of gravity down. I use a 4.5 Ah 12V lead acid gel battery.
The switch, which I water proofed myself, is attached to the front thwart for easy access.
martin
? I have one in my Prelude, and it is much smaller. I used an Attwood V1250 (1250 GPH flow) and isstalled it behind my saddle, invisible underneath the saddle. In Canada you can get the pump at virtually any Canadian Tire store for ~Can$46. I then run a hose from the pump to a hole in the rear deck plate, from where the waater spills back into the river. The battery is in a waterproof case in front of the saddle mounted low to keep the center of gravity down. I use a 4.5 Ah 12V lead acid gel battery.
The switch, which I water proofed myself, is attached to the front thwart for easy access.
martin
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