Water pump replacement question

[ExumaBlue]

Hi guys

I need to change out my water pump and had a really stupid question. When I remove the hoses at the back of the pump, will there be a constant stream of water coming from the inlet hose since the boat is in the water? I know whatever water is in the system will drain out but do I need to worry about anymore than that?

Thanks.

 

[Korkie]

Absolutely !

 

[Strecker25]

Hi guys

I need to change out my water pump and had a really stupid question. When I remove the hoses at the back of the pump, will there be a constant stream of water coming from the inlet hose since the boat is in the water? I know whatever water is in the system will drain out but do I need to worry about anymore than that?

Thanks.

Bravos? Do you have the thru hulls for pickups or through the drive?

 

[ExumaBlue]

Bravos? Do you have the thru hulls for pickups or through the drive?

Bravo 1 and they are through the drive

 

[bobeast]

As long as the hose end is above the waterline, then no. Otherwise yes. Just have a plug handy for the end of the hose if you can't raise the end up high enough.

 

[Wanderer 290]

I have BIII’s and used a hand towel tightly twisted and stuffed in the intake hose. Drips a little but very easy to work with...
Verify your bilge pumps work prior to attempting this work though.

 

[wyrman]

And don't leave your boat while the pump is off.
Bring the stuff to replace it with you, and do it at the boat.