Bilge Pump

[garretttpe]

Hi All

I have a 2000 Max II and what would be the best way to install a bilge pump? one pump with 4 suction tubes or 2 pumps 2 tubes each etc etc. and also what would be the best type of pump.

thanks

Larry

[Canadian_Zuk]

You cannot have more than one suction tube per pump unless they are all submerged, the pump will only suck air if any of the tubes are above the water. My Max IV has two pumps, one at the front and one at the rear. I'm confident this is more than sufficient.

[msafi65]

I usually make up a z shaped bracket of aluminum that bolts to inner frame rail and lays in bottom of the tub. Mount pickup screen to that so you don't have to drill the tub. The main reason for my bilge is to get the belt dry enough to apply power again if I have managed to take in a lot of water. The clutch side of a max is tough to get a pump in so mine is on the right as far back as reasonable. Life is best if the bilge pump is never needed. That being said mine has been used. It was useless when I was standing on the seat with the river at my waist. One should be enough good luck

[philipatmaxfour]

......when I was standing on the seat with the river at my waist. Wow does that ever make wild images flash through my mind!
Thanks for that.A picture would be priceless.

[msafi65]

I will say it was a bit better than sitting on top of the cage on an air boat with feet in the water. Bilge pump usless again.

[philipatmaxfour]

bilge pump

I will say it was a bit better than sitting on top of the cage on an air boat with feet in the water. Bilge pump usless again.

Doesn't seem fair. There are stuntmen getting paid big bucks for these stunts and i bet the water where you live is usually colder.

[Limbsmith]

What brand and size of pump? I'm interested in this insurance as well.

[msafi65]

Walmart had some small units I believe they are 250-350 gallon per hour. The ones that are over 500 are difficult to get chain clearance when installed. I believe the brand was Atwood and the price was well below my local boat shop.

[Limbsmith]

Walmart had some small units I believe they are 250-350 gallon per hour. The ones that are over 500 are difficult to get chain clearance when installed. I believe the brand was Atwood and the price was well below my local boat shop.

10-4. I'll check it out. Thanks Mark.

[Rabbit929]

So I haven't had my max II on the water yet, but damnit I'm determined to float. For an extended period of time..

Having said that, for those of you with the pumps, how much does it run when your afloat? How long are you afloat?
I guess I'm hoping to be able to set sail, kill the motor and just float for a couple hours at a time. But i don't really see anyone fishing off these in the middle of a lake, but I am going to be that guy.
One way or another..

[tbone9]

I've got a Max IV I use only for fishing. It's got the cheap Atwood pump and works just fine. I have spent the better part of the day in the water. When all the bearings are new I don't pump out hardly at all. Right now I know it needs bearings and I'm pumping out every 20 minutes. With a trolling motor on front it's a really handy boat and more comfortable to fish out of than a small boat as well.

[Rabbit929]

So you can shut the engine off and just sit? Starts back up fine? No water in exhaust causing problems?
That is so awesome to hear man. You really made my day, I'm going to pick up a new fuel pump today and order some new bearings. I got new plugs on the way and chains. Then I get to go for a test drive and if all is good new tires so I can go float in. Lol

[tbone9]

Yep that's right. We've even used it for a swimming raft. My daughter would also jump out in motion and hang on to the hitch as I trucked across the lake. She called it the red neck jacuzzi lol.

[Rabbit929]

That is awesome. I really can't wait man. ;D

[Mike]

If your seals and bearings are in good shape, you shouldn't be taking on any water. I can fish for a couple of hours without a drop. Now, splashing in water from acting like an idiot while I'm riding is a different story.