Bilge Pump And Foot Switch Questions

[DJ Funk]

Good morning everyone,

 

I am looking to replace either my foot switch for my bilge pump, or the pump itself.

Here lies the issue:

Last season, I noticed a few times that my bilge wouldn't automatically come on, so I would need to hit manual to pump out the water that was in there, though it wasn't a lot.

 

After a few days of that, when I would pick the boat up, my bilge pump would be running, but was not running when I dropped it off where I keep it during the season.

 

Now, the only way to keep the bilge pump off, is to take the fuse out of the fuse panel.

 

It's in storage until April 1st, so I can't get to it right now, so I need to make the most of my time when I get it back. I have many things to work on...

*new prop and getting the lower unit tested

*fix the trailer side bunk rails that rotted off ( I have some pressure treated 2x4's with marine carpet that was given to me)

*bilge pump issue

 

Do you think that I should get a replacement foot switch, a replacement pump, or one of the automatic bilge pumps with a built in float switch?

Does it need to match what I have, or what would be some good, cost effective replacements? (links are a bonus and much appreciated!)

 

Thanks in advance guys!

[jhoffman]

you might have a wiring issue not a pump issue

[DJ Funk]

Unfortunately, I can't get to check it out until April 1st.

I am going to look into new toggle switches as well, as I've heard maybe my switch is bad.