Posted by Weirdharold on 11/14/19 - 4:05 PM
#1
1999 Outrage 18. I came back to my dock after 10 days and it was full of water. Do I leave the bilge pump on when I leave? Is it automatic? Brand new to boating a little advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by linwood on 11/14/19 - 5:08 PM
#2
Rain! Connect an automatic bilge pump directly to the battery through a fuse, about 8 amps. Leave it in automatic.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 11/14/19 - 5:14 PM
#3
Depends on whether you have an original or similar bilge pump switch with AUTO and how it is hooked up now.
https://www.whalercentral.com/photoga...hoto_id=13
Great time to learn the wiring on your boat.
Do you have a bilge switch? with Auto? or just manual?
Is the switch hooked up directly to the battery or to a battery switch?
Does your bilge pump have a float switch in the bilge?
None of us can really tell you what you have and that is why it is great for you to know this for future reference.
Enjoy and let us know a little more.
Posted by Weirdharold on 11/14/19 - 7:35 PM
#4
Thank you all, I’ve got it figured out now.