How to install a Bilge Pump, preparation, installation and wiring.

Building the Explorer Episode 6 - in this episode we will show you how to install twin Bilge Pumps on our catamaran hull.we will be doing the preparation, installation and wiring. We will wire the switches in a later episode when we wire the helm console.

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

I've done this many times and I've had to deal with some tough spaces and crappy bilge access but I've never seen one as hard to work in as your boat. I give you massive props for getting in there and being able to get that done man. What a tough job

[@SmokinReels]

If it wasn't for the camera I would still be trying to figure that one out, my arm was stretched to my shoulder down the access hole so there was no way to see what I was doing. Thanks

[@joematthews8221]

I think mines worse

[@michaeltrost2150]

Very impressive job, I thought my bilge was tough. Great video.

[@SmokinReels]

Thanks 👍

[@scottvanachte893]

Whenever I make a butt connection, I use marine heat shrink connectors (as you have) but then I also put a separate larger piece of self sealing marine heat shrink over top of the entire thing for that extra layer. So far no issues :)

[@apope2311]

Thanks for the help just inherited an old sailboat.. had zero clue.

[@SmokinReels]

Good luck with your project, you might want to check out Boatworks Today as well, he has some great videos and loves sailboats.

[@trevorwhat]

Big thanks for the walkthrough. Very helpful.

[@SmokinReels]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@isabelwallace703]

👍

[@user-od9pj3vq8y]

Great video!

[@SmokinReels]

Thanks!

[@ianp7799]

God I admire you

[@bxbmbr766]

New subscriber great content

[@haydenloader4529]

At the 12:56 mark, what is the role of the hole in the hull in the top left of the screen?

[@SmokinReels]

That is the Portside drain.

[@grimyjersey6499]

Why not fill the old holes with epoxy?

[@SmokinReels]

We can’t gel coat over export do we stay away from it.

[@kevingastle5442]

Where did you get the PVC connector that is attached to the bilge pump.

[@SmokinReels]

That came with the pump.

[@Boteris]

No test video?

[@SmokinReels]

It will be coming up as well as the console wiring, once we get back on this project. Make sure you subscribe so you can see it. Thanks

[@BrogeKilrain]

Why u not use automatic pump ?

[@SmokinReels]

The foot switch will run the pump automatically. If that switch fails(which they do) we can swap it out without replacing the whole pump. We will also have a manual switch on the dash. That will be coming soon so stay tuned. Thanks for watching.

[@BrogeKilrain]

@@SmokinReels most those pumps made by same factory $15-$20

[@robertcomer1162]

Not at this time.

[@yositlsilva5101]

all I wanted to see was the wiring... and you skip it :-(

[@SmokinReels]

The control wiring will be coming up when we wire the console. Sorry about that I’ll have to make a new video when the job is complete. Thanks for watching