Bait Tank Pump

[Rodb73]

Hi Raiders,

I've just set up and plumbed in my new bait tank. The only thing left to do is plumb in the pump.

My question to all is;

With the kit I bought came a through hull pump. Should I use this setup or should I avoid going through the transom and use a transom mounted pump and pickup please?

All your thoughts are appreciated.

Cheers

Rod.

[Marlin01]

Transom mount with scoop works fine. One less hole to leak. Just ensure pump is minimum 750Gph and you will have no worries.

Cheers

Marlin

[brickman]

make the inlet 20 mm short off the bottom of your hull and use a peace off heavey duty air hose with a 45 degree angle cut at the bottom fix the hose to your inlet pipe and face the 45 forward.this will stop damage when hitting floatys cheers gary

[Paikea]

make the inlet 20 mm short off the bottom of your hull and use a peace off heavey duty air hose with a 45 degree angle cut at the bottom fix the hose to your inlet pipe and face the 45 forward.this will stop damage when hitting floatys cheers gary

What a great idea!

Cheers

Paikea

[Rodb73]

Thanks to all for your replies.

I think I'll be giving up on the pump that was supplied with the kit and opting for an externally mounted pump on the transom.

Cheers again.

[mowie1]

Put in a plastic gate valve 19 or 13mm the type used for garden watering system in the hose .Regulate water flow + stops water flowing through system when running at speed picking up rubbish in pump .Easy done , cut hose above pump intake, gate valve, stainless clamp both ends done.