Bilge Pump for Hobie Tandem Island
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2023
- In this video, I install an automatic 500 gph bilge pump powered by a 10-Ah lithium battery. The pump has a built-in sensor that checks for water every 2.5 minutes. I also installed a manual override to the pump. I also show my backflow preventer which helps to keep any water in the bilge near the pump so the pump can run more efficiently.
Looks great. Should keep your 2020 TI dry and give you confidence to push out on longer trips in moderate seas. Well done.
Great idea! Very well done! I’ll install it into mine! Thanks
That's a nice setup. I don't have a TI, but I do have 2 AIs and sail quite a bit, some in fairly rough conditions. In my experience, if you are getting a lot of water inside, it's coming thru the front hatch. There are a lot of ways to reduce (if not eliminate) the water coming thru the hatch.
Nice set up. I would have run the discharge thru the hatch as it would be easy to replace the hatch if you wanted to remove it and get everything back to stock
Hi, I found your solution very useful and not hard to implement. I would appreciate if you were so kind to share the list of parts you purchased and the files you created to print the necessary pieces. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Very well done 👏.
Hi great videos. Anyway I can find out from you on how you mount those backboards to your aka's?
The manual pump is the problem. In rough seas, it's difficult to open a hatch to insert the pump (water coming in hatch as you are pumping it out...at least while moving). I printed a pump fitting to mount to the deck, with a TPU cap and below deck I have a 1" hose running to the bottom of the boat and keep the pump strapped to the aka for access. The top of the pump port (it is lined with a tpu gasket glued in for a snug fit on the pump) is just a friction fit, hold the pump to it and pump. Can pump without opening any hatch now. I am also equipped with an automatic bilge. Ain't 3d printers great?
I really like you ur design and installation. I have a new 2023 tandem I took delivery at the end of nice weather last fall. I would love to install the bilge pump system on my island. You mentioned you were going to put parts list together and have parts for sell. I would love to talk with you and see if we could could obtain what I need and install the system on my tandem. About 45 miles north of Seattle… not sure how far a ay you are. Pls let me know if you have parts and cost. I want system here for Puget sound.
Looks fantastic, love the simplicity of the install. Would you be open to sharing the 3d file for the custom mounting bracket you made that clips to the back hatch? and I get it printed here where I live in Thailand?
I wouldn't have accepted it leaking in the first place. The leak is unacceptable, but surely correctable.
Do you have a plan to hand pump the water out while still on the water, if the bilge pump stops working? I was thinking of a cone to put around the hatch to stop waves from splashing in and pumping out periodically. In extreme cases, maybe an inflatable mattress that is inflated under the boat then hand pump out the water. Another option is to fill the boat with “ping pong balls” basically anything that is extremely buoyant to take up space and negate the need to pump water out.
I have a 2007. I’ve never quite understood the AI. I take on too much water no matter.
Those 3D parts are nice. Share or sell the files? I need to set up my 3d printer this would be a good first project as I'm setting up my new-to-me TI now.
Please show your handrail system, that could be a very useful addition for a friend of mine.
How can i contact u? I want to learn how to make that stand for motor
Would like to buy the 3D prints if you are willing to make and send. Thank you.
I just uploaded a video that shows the installation procedure using my bilge pump installation kit. You can see it at: