Bilge pump (separate float switch vs auto)

[ivanputski]

I keep mine on a mooring... I rarely get much water in the bilge, due to a self-bailing deck so rain water drains right out. I either have to figure out what part of my existing set up has failed, or just replace with an auto bilge with float switch built in , instead of separate float switch.

And then move on to so many other issues... like my cable steering not allowing me to fully turn left

[piemma]

I always ran a bilge pump with a built in float. Never had an issue in the 10 years I owned the boat.

[wdmso]

Originally Posted by ivanputski

I keep mine on a mooring... I rarely get much water in the bilge, due to a self-bailing deck so rain water drains right out. I either have to figure out what part of my existing set up has failed, or just replace with an auto bilge with float switch built in , instead of separate float switch.

And then move on to so many other issues... like my cable steering not allowing me to fully turn left

Mine is self bailing they said wink wink. But when it rains she fills right up . It’s no on perfect level ground ..

[bloocrab]

I've only had to replace mine (BIF) once in 12 years, but I trailer...I'd probably have both if I moored, with the float switch acting as backup...I only moored for about a year and never lost that uneasy feeling, especially in heavy down-pours