The dreaded step down pump

[knot another one]

I have read a few threads on the forward bilge pump.im on my third one.i have 1986 250 fisherman cuddy.the one i have now that seems to work the best is a rule that cycles on for a given amount of time and then shuts off if it doesnt detect anywater resistance.the other 2 had floats that liked to get hung up.boy the engmust have been asleep when they dreamed that location up.what a pain..i have even modified the step for easier access.has anyone ever just run a tube,maybe 1inch pvc from the front sump back to the rear bilge or even to the fuel tank??maybe even with a check valve in it.the tube should keep your centerlocker dry.:grin:

 

[Tail Chaser 661]

The dreaded double post.
That I can not delete :smt009

 

[Tail Chaser 661]

My pump has the wiring going through some pvc into the closet. Then to the bus bar and switch?
It has a manual switch and the pump has a float.
You can unplug the pump wires from the pump for easy pump replacement. (Wire Disconnects)

If I was concerned with water getting through the pvc into the closet. I would use a small amount of silicon sealer in the pvc pipe.

If you keep having float pump problems.
Check out a Water Witch.
Its a automatic elec pump switch with no moving parts.