Does running a bilge pump dry for an hour or so do significant damage? I didn’t realize I left mine on while dry. 2 hours tops. I do have a spare bilge in the boat for just in case, but wondering if anyone had some experience in the matter.
Fishing Nerd
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It’s happenedto me before and haven’t had any problems.
Depends on the pump. If it’s a Rule, no. Wont hurt it a bit.
Capt. Larry Teuton
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Put the boat in without the plug and see if it pushes water.
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Originally posted by friogattoPut the boat in without the plug and see if it pushes water.
Why not just stick a hose in the bilge?
Not as entertaining, for the people watching at the ramp:wink:
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Originally posted by friogattoPut the boat in without the plug and see if it pushes water.
Why not just stick a hose in the bilge?
Because you need to make sure the pump will work in a panic situation 
I always carry an extra 1000 gal pump on board rigged with 12’ hose and 12’ cord with battery clips. Use as a back up plus pump water in and out of bait tank! Bought three last week at Harbor freight for $17 each.
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Originally posted by boatpoorI always carry an extra 1000 gal pump on board rigged with 12’ hose and 12’ cord with battery clips. Use as a back up plus pump water in and out of bait tank! Bought three last week at Harbor freight for $17 each.
Yea that’s always a good idea, I keep a spare too!
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Originally posted by EasyNot as entertaining, for the people watching at the ramp:wink:
Thank goodness it wouldn’t be much of a show…when I first got the boat last Dec. I launched it and tied to the peir at the GCR to re-work the trailer lights, well I found out and hour and half later after putting the boat back on the trailer and pulling out that I never put the plug in!! Took about 15 min to drain even with the bilge on! Almost a tough lesson learned! (At least I know she wont sink like that)
Fishing Nerd
“you win some, you lose some…but nothing beats getting some!”
You’re gonna trust a bilge pump from Harbor Freight?
Really???
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Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
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“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
I use one as a back up! I do have one in my bait tank that has run for 36 hrs at a time with no issues, better luck than a rule!
I ment to mention that Lowea has a kit for a washing machine that fit a punp it’s 12’ and $12 heavy corogated!