Bilge Pump

Suzook

My bilge pump (model 42512 Mayfair Marine/Johnson 1000gph) gave up the ghost today, float switch long passed prior to my recent loss ... sigh!  So, what's the verdict on replacement of the pump/float, stick with Johnson or go with something else?  Anybody have pics of their work?

nquirk

I've had many Johnson pumps.  All worked well.  My old boat is still going strong with 13 year old one, and I have them in my current one heading into its 5th season.   Never had any issues with them.

cjjjdeck

My boat also has the Johnson brand pump.  My model is a cartridge type where you can easily cleanout the impeller area or even replace/upgrade the motor of the pump.  I thought that was pretty cool technology.

Here's a link from iboats who sell them, others do as well:

http://www.iboats.com/Cartridge-Bilge-Pump-Johnson-Pump/dm/cart_id.038315140--session_id.867410804--view_id.1023682

Also am posting a picture of mine and an info sheet from Johnson:

Suzook

I agree with you about the cartridge assy technology, simple smart solution IMHO.  In the mean time I've removed the complete assy and found fishing line wrapped around the pump shaft.  While I was at it I decided to see about the float switch and found it crusted shut.  The boat only has 86hrs so I decided to press my luck and try to unstick the float assy.  Scary stuff I'm 2 for 2, re-installed all, ops ck good.  So, I've ordered a new cartridge as there's no way this will last LOL. On the fence about the float switch as my boat is trailered and the new one is 2 wire vs old one at 3 wire.