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Boat Coolers & Bilge Pump

Hey all....

Brand new (pre-owned) boat owner here. The bilge pump on my 2000 Chaparral worked fine when I first got the boat June. Now it won't turn on... makes no noise / indication it's running at all. I'll take it in for service but thought I'd ask here if there's anything *simple* I can check as to why it's not working.

Also.... the coolers and the under-deck storage compartment have never really drained properly / completely since the first day, even when the bilge pump was working fine. Do these typically drain straight out of the boat or go to an area that the bilge is supposed to pump out? I've read through the ownership manual but didn't find any information about this.

Any replies / insight much appreciated!!

Barbara

 Bedhead
Aug 18
2006
Check to see if there is a fuse. If you're handy you can check for voltage at the switch and again at the bilge pump. If there is power to the pump and it's not running then it's shot and you need to replace it.

If it looks like there is a thru hull fitting near the coolers then they drain out of the boat. One way to check is to drain them after the boat is on the trailer. If they do not drain well the hose may be kinked or partially stopped up. Snake it with a piece of wire like tv coax. Or put some compressed air to it and see if that helps.

"Bedhead" <Bedhead3663 #:-) @yahoo.com> wrote in message

James
Aug 19
Your bilge pump is activated in two different ways. First there is a float RG
Aug 19
   
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