Attwood Tsunami Bilge Pump Replacement Motor Cartridge

One of these was included with my boat, and it has served me well in saltwater for the past nine years. It's lasted longer than a few float switches! The cartridge is easy to replace, and the sealing mechanism is simple to use. The ring has already been sized. silicone grease was used to lubricate the joints. Despite being nearly a decade apart, this replacement pump looked and fit exactly like the original. br>br>The 500 gph and 800 gph pumps are ideal for keeping rainwater or the occasional small wave pumped out of the bilge. However, in rough water, those pumps are incapable of keeping up with the waves that wash over the bow. br>br>In the end, I decided to install a 3800 gph pump as an "emergency" bilge pump in case things got bad. Having a second bilge pump as a backup is always a good idea. br>br>A couple of the T800 sizes should work well for smaller boats up to about 15'. You'll need to upgrade to a much bigger one for anything bigger. br>br>However, I use the smaller T800 pump as my "main" bilge pump to keep things dry as a first line of defense.

Maximus PEACOCK

| Aug 10, 2021

Because the kayak was already plumbed, I simply screwed it on and moved on. This product appeals to me. Note: If you listen for differences in the sounds, it will last longer. I fish from my kayak in the ocean, and weeds get sucked into the motor from time to time, and I can tell when this quiet motor becomes louder. I immediately turned it off, unscrewed the motor, and removed the weeds, quickly reassembled it, and mopped up the water from the hull, and I was good to go. To avoid clogs and possible motor burnout, avoid running in heavily weeded areas and move when the weeds grow around the boat.

Anthony Roy

| Aug 20, 2021

It was exactly what I was looking for. My old one was only two years old when I forgot the plug in the back at the ramp and my live well pump floated. The breaker would trip under the switch, indicating that there was water in the pump's top. It was my fault; this one is a perfect match, and I'm back in business. Easy swap.

Landyn Waters

| Feb 26, 2021

the installation; There was no wire harness included; only bare wires were provided. So I used the old pump harness by cutting the wires and soldering waterproof wire connectors from the harness to the new pump wires. Pump installation was simple in the boat's stern pump housing fixture. This one, hopefully, will last longer than the original, which was 1 1/2 years old.

Natalie Maddox

| Jun 26, 2021

They're inexpensive, but I replace them every six months, and two of the seven I've purchased in the last three years run at very low speeds. Thought it was my wiring, but new wiring had no effect on impeller speed, while a new cartridge did. It's inconvenient, but I'm working on replacing them. My other boat's 500 gph magnet drive bait pump lasted from 2007 to this year. It's not cheap (LOL) to pay $85 for a pair of sneakers.

Jaylin Figueroa

| Nov 05, 2021

It was a simple installation because it was a direct replacement. For the first two trips, it was quiet, but on the third trip, it began to make noise. I'm going to replace it for the third time, but this time with a model that isn't from Attwood. Previously, a name meant quality; now, it simply means overpriced, underperforming garbage.

Journey Hancock

| Jul 07, 2021

Installing on existing housing is a breeze. The first one lasted a few years, but even though I rinse with fresh water after each use, the salt water gets everything. However, for the money, it is well worth it.

Allyson Perry

| Mar 01, 2021

To replace a burned-out motor, this was exactly what was needed. br>Easy to swap out the old motor for a new one. Twist out the old by pressing one tab. Place the new one in place and twist it in. The fact that the O ring was pre-installed was a nice touch. lubed.

Aleena Fischer

| Jan 30, 2021