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1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
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1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
Hey guys I am new to the Hydrostream game but have owned several boats in my time and every one of them had a bilge pump. Was it common for the factory to no install them in some of their Streams? Thanks in advance. Chris
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Re: 1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
Hi Chris.
Welcome to the site.
That's a beautiful 'Stream you have there. If you don't have a thru hull bilge fitting, then I would say yours didn't have one from the factory. The lack of a fitting and no switch would say it was ordered without one.
My first Virage had one and it appeared to be factory installed as the wiring was bundled with the stern light and fuel sender wires.
Are you aware of the dreaded "rotten core" on these older boats? Regardless of the shiny gel coat and solid floor The balsa was laid up so dry even the humidity in the air will rot the core.
Welcome to the site.
That's a beautiful 'Stream you have there. If you don't have a thru hull bilge fitting, then I would say yours didn't have one from the factory. The lack of a fitting and no switch would say it was ordered without one.
My first Virage had one and it appeared to be factory installed as the wiring was bundled with the stern light and fuel sender wires.
Are you aware of the dreaded "rotten core" on these older boats? Regardless of the shiny gel coat and solid floor The balsa was laid up so dry even the humidity in the air will rot the core.
Ron Pratt
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2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
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Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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Re: 1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
Very aware of the core issue with these older boats. Fingers crossed with extensive inspection to come. Thanks Chris
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Re: 1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
If I'm not mistaken, it wasn't until 1989 that bilge pumps became standard equipment. Everything before 1989 the bilge pump was an option.
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Re: 1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
Well my Virage was an 89 so I can’t argue with you on that one...
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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Re: 1987 VKing YT bilge pump, or lack there of.
Thank you for the info guys. Much appreciated. Chris
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