Bilge pump outfall location??
 

I'm putting a new 1500 GPH Rule bilge pump in my boat to compliment my little 500 gph that currently lives in the bowels of my boat.

I'm running a 1-1/8" line to the outfall.

Question: I want to exit the line on the starboard side, so I can see/monitor it. How high up on the side / freeboard should i exit it?? Too high and it reduces the flow capability due to head loss, too low and it come back in the boat.

Before I go drilling holes in my boat, I wanted to get some opinions and experiences from everyone.

Proposed location on attached picture. What do you think?

Thanks,

Jim
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...umpoutfall.jpg

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

the ones on my 25 are about where you projected area is. try to find pics of other 23s a go from there

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

On my 23 Tsunami,I placed the bilge pump thru hulls in just about the same location,as you are thinking of.They work very well in that spot.
I have two pumps,(1500 & 2000 gph)with a thru hull on both the port and starboard sides.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/easy2/IMG_1704.jpg

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

I have a 1 way valve on mine and its just above the waterline

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

That idea scares me. Completely dependant on the mech. working of the check valve? Doesn't seem very "fail safe".

Is there more to this application?

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

Your in the right spot.
Mine has 1-2000gph & 2-750s

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/100_0714.jpg

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

Mine was put back where originally located with a second one added.
1 2000gph
1 500gph auto
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...ncc/pic041.jpg

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

Thanks for the advise guys! Got it in today. Also I documented some measurements at the same time.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e.../P9270024b.jpg

Re: Bilge pump outfall location??
 

its just a suggestion but if i were you id get a little more pumpage in there. i like the idea of the automatic ones. ive got an 1100 and a 2000 in my 20sf. 1100 on a float switch and 2000 on manual switch.