Cycling Bilge Pump

jphilomeno

I am in the process of buying a Hurricane 2001 237 SD.  I was checking out the boat today and noticed the bilge pump was cycling on/off periodically, probably once every two minutes or so.  I checked the bilge but I didn't see any water.  Each time it cycled I saw a tiny bit of water appear in the pump vents.  I am an experienced boat owner and have experienced many boating opportunities but this is a new one. 

rdcastle

Amen to the PITA access to the bilge pumps. My solution was to fabricate an aluminum bracket from 1/8" X 1-1/2" flat bar, bent at the bottom where pump mounts to be parallel to bilge bottom. I made it large enough so float switch could be mounted there also. I used stainless screws to mount to the transom right below one of the access ports. I set the bracket so the pump/switch are only 1/8" above the bottom vs the 3/4" - 1" of the original mounting pad. Works great and is very easy to remove 2 screws and pull out through access port.

Ernest_T

That is weird.  My guess would be a faulty float switch.  

jphilomeno

Thank  you Ernest.  As soon as I take possession of the boat I will check the float switch.  I just registered today on this web site and find it very helpful.  Thanks again. jim

Ernest_T

The bilge pumps on these boats are a PITA to get to.  You might want to take a hose and put some water in the bilge first and let it cover the float to see if that would break the on/off cycle.  If that doesn't work, I hop you have long arms or know a mechanic with long arms.

cjjjdeck

Rob, it would be really cool if you could post some pics of that very cool modification!

Barefootwilson

My 2011 Sundeck 188 has the same issue! My 2005 Fundeck 196 had pump and switch mounted on L shaped aluminum plate, it was easier to access

jphilomeno

Yes, thank you

jphilomeno

Thanks for the infor