Bait tank pump - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steve · 03-08-2009, 05:56 PM

Any suggestions on GPH for a 5 gallon bait tank? Does the pump usually need priming if I install through the scupper hole?

corazondeloso · 03-08-2009, 08:45 PM

quick stab at the 1st question: 360gph should get er done.

I have no idea on the 2nd question..but as it will most likely be a bilge pump you use, my guess is that the answer is "no". Good luck.

Iceman · 03-09-2009, 06:56 AM

If the pump itself is above the water line, it will need to be primed. 360 or 500 with either a 6 volt battery or 12 volt with a timer switch.

03-08-2009, 05:56 PM	#1
steve Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakeside Posts: 7	Bait tank pump Any suggestions on GPH for a 5 gallon bait tank? Does the pump usually need priming if I install through the scupper hole?

03-09-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	If the pump itself is above the water line, it will need to be primed. 360 or 500 with either a 6 volt battery or 12 volt with a timer switch. __________________

03-08-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
corazondeloso Junior Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10	quick stab at the 1st question: 360gph should get er done. I have no idea on the 2nd question..but as it will most likely be a bilge pump you use, my guess is that the answer is "no". Good luck.