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Location: Seymour, WI | My live well pump went out on my 2002 1750 fishhawk last yr. I've checked the fuses and they all look good. I'm wondering how difficult of a repair this would be? How difficult is it to remove the rear panels? Can some one talk me through this fix?
Thanks,
Grass,
Edited by Grass 4/20/2009 10:04 PM
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Location: Eagle River, WI | I had to replace all of my pumps (i.e. front livewell, back livewell, and bilge pump) on my 2004 1850 fishhawk last year. I left the switches on in case you were wondering how I got so lucky as to have 3 pumps go out at once. I have since installed battery disconnects so I don't have to go through this "inconvenience" in the future.
Anyways, they are very easy to change. They are just cartridge pumps.
1. Unhook the 2 wires going to the pump. They should have quick connects crimped on them.
2. Move the locking tabs on the side of the pump and turn it counter-clockwise. They might turn a little hard but you should be able to see if you are doing it right.
3. Replace the cartridge, and rewire it.
If I remember correctly the cartridges are only like $20 a piece or so. Any reputable marina should carry them. |
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Location: Seymour, WI | Welldriller, I don't want to ask a dumb question, but where are the cartridges located and how difficult is it to get to them?
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Location: Eagle River, WI | There are no dumb questions.
It is a cartridge style pump. The cartridge is the pump. There is a frame that is mounted to your boat and the carttridge is the piece that is inside the frame.
On the fishhawk there should be a black twist plug/hatch next to your livewell. I believe it is on the passenger side. Twist that and remove it and you should be able to see the pump in there. And then do as I previously explained in the last post.
It's not the easiest thing in the world to get at, but it's not the worst thing I ever had to change on my boat. |
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Location: Seymour, WI | I pulled the rear deck off of my boat last night. (Not an easy job for me).
The bilge and livewell pumps are located at the bottom of the boat near the transom and even with the deck pulled off there is still no way to reach them because the gas tank is in the way. It seems like they are impossible to replace, because I cannot even get my arm in there.
I'm no engineer, but it seems like they could have come up with a better design to get under there.
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Location: Hayward, WI | I can't give too much advice since I don't have a Fishawk, but you might want to ask your question over on walleyecentral.com. I've never seen a group of guys that know so much about every type of boat out there. Somebody there might have had to do what you are, and might have some good tips.
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Location: Milwaukee, WI | I replaced the bilge pump on my '01 1650 Fishawk a couple of years ago. The pumps on mine are on the bottom near the gas tank as you described. But, the gas tank on mine does not cover the pumps. You may be forced to remove the gas tank to access the pumps! (that would suck)
The bilge pump is probably screwed (with 2 sheet metal screws) to a reinforcement channel that is welded to the hull.
After you get access to the pump, loosen the hose clamp on it. My boat had a VERY stiff hose connected to the pump. It was difficult to remove.
Next, remove the sheet metal screws holding the pump to the hull. This should allow the pump to be moved upward and out of its location and give you access to remove the hose.
I bought some of the flexible, ribbed bilge pump hose and connected one end to the new pump outlet. Ran that ribbed hose a few feet and connected the other end to the existing, stiff hose using a hose splice (a short plastic tube matching the inner diameter of the hose). The flex hose made it easier to position, drill and screw down the new pump. I did not buy the identical brand/model pump for the replacement. That's why I had to drill new mounting holes. |
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Location: Seymour, WI | Alright, I'm a complete idiot!
The next time I try to fix something myself, I'm better off just paying someone else to do it.
After taking the rear deck of my boat apart for no reason, I realized there is an access panel right on top of the splashwell over the bilge and livewell pumps.
I opened the access panel, removed the old cartride, cut the wires, re-attached the new ones and put the new pump back in. Tested it and it works!
I turned a 10 min job into a 10 hr job, but that's the way I roll when it comes to fixing stuff.
Thanks to everyone that tried to help someone who can't be helped.
Grass,
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Live well pump quit 2002 Fishhawk