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How often should you change water pump in a boat
A "bilge pump" is not automatically on a boat. Every boat does however have a bilge area. It is the area in a boat's hull where water collects. This area is seriously recommended to have a "bilge pump" in it on every boat to pump the water out of this area while on the water. Bilge's have drain plugs on the back of the boat for when you take it out of the water to fully drain it.
The typical bilge pump in most boats is automatic. It has a switch that is activated by rising water. Most also have a manual switch so you can turn it on if for some reason the float witch doesn't work. Most of these pumps are for incidental water only, such as rain water or water that splashes into the boat. They will not handle major flooding, especially if the boat floods and the battery is submerged killing the power.
the water comes from the jet pump that propels your jet boat forward. there is plate over the hole where the car type water pump would be. typically.
if it is a inboard/outboard have the water pump checked in the outdrive unit/ ps hope you winterized it right/ also make sure engine water pump belt is on need more info on your boat to help
changing the water pump is quite involved. I recommend a manual. The BGB is expensive, but is well worth it.
You should by a service manual from the parts store where you get the water pump for step by step instructions and photographs.
The diagram for a 2000 Stratus water pump and cooling system is in the Dodge Stratus service manual. The manual can be purchased through most auto parts.
In a boat: when the hull is filled with too much water and the vessel is riding too low in the water. The bilge pump will pump the water out. Water can get in the hull through minor cracks or seaspray coming in through the top of the deck
look in the manual
get a repair manual at auto zone for 24.99.
tools and knowledge (or a manual)