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I want a good (but cheap) self priming pump to mount on a board and keep on the boat.

Every now and then I need to totally void the water from a space. I would not use it for fuel.

Water hose connections would be best and either 12v or 110v would work.

WM is pricy. What about Northern Tool or Harbor Freight pumps?

Thanks
 
Any flexible impeller (self-priming) or diaphragm pump should do. The Jabsco Water Puppy comes to mind. I think they make both 12 VDC and 120 VAC versions. Or maybe a Little Giant "Pony" transfer pump rb2@gr5t 115VAC? Even some little aquarium pumps would probably suffice if used with a strainer. HF has ~$35 versions similar to the Jabsco.

Aqualifter diaphragm pump rb2@gr5t $18 http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aqua-lifter-vacuum-pump.html?gclid=CJbt0ZL75LoCFejm7AodDSIAnQ ?

Or just go manual and simple: http://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-66418.html ?

Or 1 step up with a drill pump: http://www.harborfreight.com/all-purpose-drill-water-pump-34302.html ?
$3.79 ...that's CHEAP!

You could even probably make a dockwater hose suction pump with a common garden hose y-valve with dock water flowing through 1 side of the Y and your adapted smaller diameter suction hose on the side with both flowing out the straight end of the Y.

By the way , I found your mind but I forgot where it was.
 
$19 shop vac that fits on a 5 gal bucket. I think they are called Bucket Head or something like that.
 
I wouldn't recommend using a hop Vac in the bilge of a gas fueld boat!
 
I promise not to pump gas. I've got a couple of diesels.

Maybe cheap was too strong of a word.

A reasonably priced pump would be fine.

I have a shop vac.
 
The little Jabsco ParMax 1 does a good job of sucking things dry. It's small and light, or you can mount it and just move the hose around. Being a diaphragm pump though it doesn't like debris, so don't forget the strainer.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

I wouldn't recommend using a hop Vac in the bilge of a gas fueld boat!

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I don't believe how many people are so against using anything electrical in the bilge of a gas boat. I guess you don't maintain your boat very well. If you have gas fumes in the bilge you have a problem that needs to be fixed right away!
As for cleaning up a small amount of water I use a small hand pump or a small shop vac.
 
Ken, completely agree. The worry is automatic equipment. The rest of the time one should be smart enough to use their nose first.

Never mind, I see the error in my logic.
 
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Originally posted by KenK

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Originally posted by Gregory S

I wouldn't recommend using a hop Vac in the bilge of a gas fueld boat!

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I don't believe how many people are so against using anything electrical in the bilge of a gas boat. I guess you don't maintain your boat very well. If you have gas fumes in the bilge you have a problem that needs to be fixed right away!
As for cleaning up a small amount of water I use a small hand pump or a small shop vac.

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Believe! Or be blown up, take your choice.

It's a risky proposition using electrical appliances in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, especially ones that generate sparks. If there are no gasoline fumes you will be fine but one day there will be and that's the day your friends and family will see your story on the evening news.
 
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Originally posted by Doc

WM is pricy. What about Northern Tool or Harbor Freight pumps?

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You pretty much get what you pay for. I don't think I would count on a pump from Harbor Freight working a few months from now when I needed it even if it works when you take it out of the box.

How about a marine bilge pump with a manual switch, not a float switch?
 
Harbor freight does have a nice "marine utility pump" that should do the job nicely, but as Ron says you get what you pay for. And can you get a replacement impeller for it?
 
Ken, why not install some car engine parts in your bilge while you're at it? My bilge is immaculate, just like the rest of my boat. I don't take risks that aren't necessary. I've seen the sparks shop vac motors make first hand. Oh, and Ken, while you're advocating the use of a shop vac in other peoples' bilges, do you know that their bilges are free of gas fumes?
 
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Originally posted by stmbtwle

Harbor freight does have a nice "marine utility pump" that should do the job nicely, but as Ron says you get what you pay for. And can you get a replacement impeller for it?

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I have one, it has worked great for a couple of years now. When it breaks, I'll get another one.
 
Thanks for the recommendation Hogan, I've been thinking of one.
 
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Originally posted by HOGAN

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Originally posted by stmbtwle

Harbor freight does have a nice "marine utility pump" that should do the job nicely, but as Ron says you get what you pay for. And can you get a replacement impeller for it?

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I have one, it has worked great for a couple of years now. When it breaks, I'll get another one.

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That's fine if you're near a Harbor Freight store but if you're away from home on the water, it could be a problem.
 
That same pump is available online and even on E-bay. If you buy it with the understanding that it WILL fail eventually (they all do) and than you may not be able to find parts, you're fine. Heck, buy two.

A lot of folks get two engines...
 
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