Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
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Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
New member. New to boating. Have a Sylvan 27' tri-toon with 150 Mercury engine. Joined for learning about boating, especially a pontoon boat. Boating on the Barnegat Bay in NJ.
Question: This tri-toon boat has an electric bilge switch. Since I have no manual, why a bilge pump for a trii-toon Would anyone know when and how to use and maintain it Thanks.
Question: This tri-toon boat has an electric bilge switch. Since I have no manual, why a bilge pump for a trii-toon Would anyone know when and how to use and maintain it Thanks.
Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
Does the switch do anything, and can you hear a pump running?
If you have a middle toon ski locker, it might be for a pump down there.
Many dash panels on boats have switches that are not applicable--used on different types of boats.
If you have a middle toon ski locker, it might be for a pump down there.
Many dash panels on boats have switches that are not applicable--used on different types of boats.
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Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
Welcome. Most likely you have a pump below your ski locker in your center tube.
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Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
Absolutely right. On my Tritoon, the bilge bump is in the rear of the ski locker. Makes it nice and easy to get rid of the water collected from life jackets, kneeboarding etc..
2013 Harris Solstice 220, Mercury Verado 175
1996 Chapparal 1930ss 5.7L Mercruiser
1996 Chapparal 1930ss 5.7L Mercruiser
Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
This is question I've had as well. I know I have a pump in the ski locker but I was told by the dealer that it is automatic and not run by any of the switches? Can anyone elaborate on that? I've had to have it replaced once.
2010 22ft Aqua Patio Tri-toon w/ 150 Yamaha
Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
The pumps can be set up to be automatic,,, and usually if you want to turn it on at the helm there is a manual override,,,cuz your the Captain and if you wanna pump it out then you can !!,,, Otherwise it waits untill it gets to a certain depth then pumps
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Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
Welcome to the club.
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Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
First, welcome!
My boat's ski locker has a bilge, located in a well in the aft end of the locker. It is automatic, as long as the battery is switched on. There's also a dash switch for manual operation if the water level is not high enough to trip the float switch.
I've never had to maintain or replace a bilge. Of all the pumps on various boats I've owned, the bilge has been the most reliable.
My boat's ski locker has a bilge, located in a well in the aft end of the locker. It is automatic, as long as the battery is switched on. There's also a dash switch for manual operation if the water level is not high enough to trip the float switch.
I've never had to maintain or replace a bilge. Of all the pumps on various boats I've owned, the bilge has been the most reliable.
Michael and Laura
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
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Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
zoom650 wrote:First, welcome!
My boat's ski locker has a bilge, located in a well in the aft end of the locker. It is automatic, as long as the battery is switched on. There's also a dash switch for manual operation if the water level is not high enough to trip the float switch.
I've never had to maintain or replace a bilge. Of all the pumps on various boats I've owned, the bilge has been the most reliable.
You just set yourself up for failure there, zoom!
2013 Harris Solstice 220, Mercury Verado 175
1996 Chapparal 1930ss 5.7L Mercruiser
1996 Chapparal 1930ss 5.7L Mercruiser
Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
If I don't have a ski locker, why is there a bilge pump in the center pontoon of a tri-toon?
Re: Hello New to boating & forum. Bilge pump on tri-toon?
Oh, great. I'll have to hope those 4 fresh water wash down pumps and two maserators counted for something!Mucho Gusto wrote:You just set yourself up for failure there, zoom!zoom650 wrote:I've never had to maintain or replace a bilge. Of all the pumps on various boats I've owned, the bilge has been the most reliable.
Michael and Laura
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.