2010 GTX and 2009 RXT. Bilge pump suggestions ???

[Coastiejoe]

Neither has the IS Suspension.

With all of the "My ski almost sank" posts... I'm thinking I would like to install auto pumps.

Are you guys buying a kit or building the system from scratch?

I assume you are hard-wiring to the battery as opposed to the electronics of the modules and various wire harnesses?

I have about a grand of goodies to install as soon as the weather breaks, might as well add the pumps at the same time.

Thanks for your input,,,

CJ...

 

[Blueforester]

Wow. No input. I'm relatively new to the PWC world. Bought a couple of 05 RXTs last year. Trying to learn all I can about them. I would like to know more about this as well.

Blue

 

[Coastiejoe]

I found some good deals. Just a matter of putting it all together. Will let you know,,,,

 

[qsilver23t]

I installed from scratch using a Rule 750 GPH auto pump hard wired to the battery with a fused 3-way (off, auto, manual) rocker switch mounted in the glove box. I used a stainless steel thru-hull drilled above the transom on the back deck (your location may vary). Very easy project, took about 2 hours. Will post pictures later.

 

[Blueforester]

Yeah. My biggest question is were would you plumb the outlet??

 

[qsilver23t]

That's probably the biggest issue, as it would be in a different spot for each different ski. I saw a DIY post where a guy had it draining into his foot well, wouldn't recommend that lol. Mine is on the aft deck, but you may not have room there. Maybe below the tow hook?

 

[qsilver23t]

Here's the write up I referenced on GH to start my project, different ski though. I ended up using all the same parts except for the switch. Real easy project.

http://www.**************/forums/showthread.php?t=132134

 

[qsilver23t]

Cant post this URL.......?

 

[qsilver23t]

 

[red2blue]

You want the exit so you can see it when riding. Why? If the pump comes on automatically and starts shooting water out while you are wot....I'd wanna know soonest so that I could head for the beach asap.

 

[Blueforester]

Thanks. Great info. Any specific size pump?

 

[bell99man]

The one in the pics above is a 750 gph (gallons per hour). I don't need one in my GTI frankly because you just can't do the same type of riding. From others I've seen on here, they were mostly 500 gph so 750 ought to be more than enough.

 

[qsilver23t]

I know of people locally who run dual 1000 GPH so it's totally up to you. Has nothing to do with the type of riding I do, just the added peace of mind in case of some type of catastrophic failure for me. It's only come on once and that was when I was anchored in heavy chop, would have never thought to look inside for water until I saw it pumping from the beach. It was a very rough day though...