1987 10M Sedan bilge pump question

[bmac8369]

Sorry if this seems like a silly questions, I searched the board and didnt really find what i was looking for. I have a 10M sedan and was wondering where all the bilge pumps are located. The forward one is located right near the bathroom door and then I have one that is directly below the generator between the engines. Where is the 3rd one? How do you get access to it? Thanks in advance

[El L Sea]

On my 12m it is all the way back behind the gas tank. It and the float switch are mounted on a aluminum bar that is secured to the top of the rudder support. Basically the bar holds them down against the bottom of the bilge, but allows them to be pulled for servicing.

[bmac8369]

On my 12m it is all the way back behind the gas tank. It and the float switch are mounted on a aluminum bar that is secured to the top of the rudder support. Basically the bar holds them down against the bottom of the bilge, but allows them to be pulled for servicing.

So where on my back deck do you get access? I pulled the fold down lockers on the back out and cant see anything down there. You dont have to pull deck off do you?

[El L Sea]

I have a hatch on top of the fuel tank. You can see it in the picture dead center below the fuel fill.

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[Flyboy]

I have a 10 meter International, on mine you have to remove the fold down door on the Starboard side, the bilge pump is behind the fuel tank, you have to stick your head in there to see it. The float switch is nearby and the high water alarm float switch is almost at the hull on the Starboard side, it is under the trim motor.

[Drafter]

Same boat, and what others have said in regards to pulling out one of the drawers in the transom. Starboard side "drawer" on mine to really see it. Nothing ever but dust around mine, as any water generally moves forward and stays there. With clear scuppers and lazerette drain, I (almost) don't know how you would ever get any water to it.

[El L Sea]

Same boat, and what others have said in regards to pulling out one of the drawers in the transom. Starboard side "drawer" on mine to really see it. Nothing ever but dust around mine, as any water generally moves forward and stays there. With clear scuppers and lazerette drain, I (almost) don't know how you would ever get any water to it.

Funny, on the 12m all 3 bilge pumps get a workout. Especially once you get on plane and any water moves to the back.

[Flyboy]

Thanks for the report, it is almost always something simple.

[bmac8369]

sorry for the late reply. Thanks alot. I will check that out today.