From rain showers to errant wake over the transom, a boat’s bilge pump is there to make sure excess water doesn’t build up in the hull of your boat—which means it plays a massive role in the safety and buoyancy of your watercraft.
Suffice it to say, inspecting your bilge pump is really, really important. A simple clump of leaves or some discarded fishing line can play havoc with its performance, so throughout the season you’ll want to regularly pull it out for a closer look.
And that’s precisely why the marine professionals over at Quicksilver Products made this video that’ll show you how to safely remove your boat’s bilge pump for a thorough once-over. And if you do see anything awry, you’ll also get some helpful bilge pump cleaning and maintenance tips in this short video too.
Since Quicksilver is part of the Mercury Marine family, its team knows plenty about keeping a boat running safely year after year. More importantly, it offers a comprehensive line of marine-grade repair and maintenance products (like engine oil, gaskets, seals, and replacement parts) to help you do it.
So if you’re heading out on the water this weekend, take some time beforehand to pull your bilge pump for a quick looksee—as you’ll see in the video below, it probably won’t be that tough of a job.
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