The 10 Best Bilge Pumps | Boating Buying Guides and Review

This review has been updated 15 times since it was first published in October of 2016. Nobody wants to see water accumulating in their hull when they are out enjoying a day of fun in the sun. But you have to be prepared, just in case. These bilge pumps will reliably shift that hazardous liquid overboard, and are available in electric models for larger craft along with manual units for kayaks, canoes and rowboats. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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The 10 Bilge Pumps

10. Amarine-made 760GPH

The Amarine-made 760GPH features an integrated, electronic-controlled reed sensor that automatically starts the unit when water reaches a certain level. This makes it ideal for installations in a boat that you aren’t around to check on every day.

9. Seattle Sports Paddlers

The Seattle Sports Paddlers has an oversized handle with textured and shaped rubber padding. That makes it easy to grasp and operate comfortably, even if your hands are cold and wet, or when you’re in less-than-calm weather and surf conditions.

8. Shoreline Marine Turbo

The Shoreline Marine Turbo has a modest price tag, yet is quite reliable and powerful for its size. The unit comes with all the needed mounting equipment for an easy installation, including a sturdy plastic bracket and stainless steel hardware.

7. Johnson Pumps of America 22702

The Johnson Pumps of America 22702 is ignition protected, meaning that it never produces a spark on startup and is safe for use around gasoline fumes. Each unit is 100-percent factory tested before shipping, too, ensuring that every one functions properly.

6. Attwood Sahara

The Attwood Sahara comes in three different capacities ranging from 500 to 1,100 GPH. Whichever model you choose, they all have permanent magnet motors and lubricated bearings that provide them with a long service life, so your mind will always be at ease when out at sea.

5. SeaSense Hand Pump

With the SeaSense Hand Pump tucked into the hull of your kayak or under the seat of your canoe, you’ll be able to quickly and effectively bail out many gallons of water in just a matter of minutes. The 72-inch long hose makes it easy to direct outflow as needed.

4. Seaflo 750GPH

The Seaflo 750GPH is a convenient option. It has a built-in float switch, so you don’t have to worry about installing a separate one, and it doesn’t draw any power until the water level reaches a certain height and activates the pump.

3. MKele Auto

The MKele Auto can move up to 750 gallons of water per hour, making this affordable, compact option a fine choice for most mid-sized motor boats or sailboats. Its anti-fouling impeller manages to keep on spinning even when confronted with the occasional solid material.

2. Seaflo 2000

The Seaflo 2000 is an incredible value considering the pumping capacity to price ratio. It is fully submersible, features a water-cooled motor, and has a snap-lock strainer base that helps prevent it from getting clogged by floating debris.

1. Rule 2000 Heavy Duty

As the name suggests, the Rule 2000 Heavy Duty is capable of moving up to 2,000 gallons of liquid per hour. Yet even with that impressive capability, its motor operates in almost total silence and without noticeable vibrations.

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