I am the new owner of a 1983 E 30+ and still underway in understanding the various systems in my boat. Hoping you all might help, in going over my new boat I have several questions regarding the bilge pump system.
First, I'm embarrassed to say that I can't find the powered bilge pump! I can hear it, but it is not visible after removing the engine cover and viewing from the starboard side, nor from the port side from the cabinet opening below the galley sink.
Second. I do not understand whether the manual system and the powered system share the same hoses and discharge (manual is through transom) or whether they are independent?
Third. I am hoping to find the pick up point of the system(s) as I wish to inspect and clean as necessary. Again, I can't find it/them!
Fourth. I know some systems are automatic with a float valve at the point of pick up. However I am confused by the fact that I have a breaker labeled "bilge pump." Is my system automatic or not? If automatic, do I leave the breaker on all the time to power it?
Finally, When I turn the powered bilge pump on at the breaker, it begins with great vigor but in about 10-15 seconds it slows then stops as if the battery has died. But batteries are fine. I turn it off quickly so as to not burn the pump out, but am having trouble imagining what is happening here.
Any and all insights greatly appreciated. So glad I have found this group.
Joe
Aside: it would be much easier if I had the owners manual for the E 30+. But simply cannot find on this forum or elsewhere. The closest I have found is one for the E 32 which in some cases is the same, some not. Any suggestions?
First, I'm embarrassed to say that I can't find the powered bilge pump! I can hear it, but it is not visible after removing the engine cover and viewing from the starboard side, nor from the port side from the cabinet opening below the galley sink.
Second. I do not understand whether the manual system and the powered system share the same hoses and discharge (manual is through transom) or whether they are independent?
Third. I am hoping to find the pick up point of the system(s) as I wish to inspect and clean as necessary. Again, I can't find it/them!
Fourth. I know some systems are automatic with a float valve at the point of pick up. However I am confused by the fact that I have a breaker labeled "bilge pump." Is my system automatic or not? If automatic, do I leave the breaker on all the time to power it?
Finally, When I turn the powered bilge pump on at the breaker, it begins with great vigor but in about 10-15 seconds it slows then stops as if the battery has died. But batteries are fine. I turn it off quickly so as to not burn the pump out, but am having trouble imagining what is happening here.
Any and all insights greatly appreciated. So glad I have found this group.
Joe
Aside: it would be much easier if I had the owners manual for the E 30+. But simply cannot find on this forum or elsewhere. The closest I have found is one for the E 32 which in some cases is the same, some not. Any suggestions?