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Thanks @JoeC sorry I think its my terminology, there is a distinct and clear engine bay area sealed off from eveything else to catch oil drips etc. I am talking about the wider bilge area which gets some rain water in it. Also @Tony Brooks thanks, its not going to be used as a bilge pump but wanted to try and get some use rather than throw it away. I think it should be able to suck up the little bit of water out of the bottom of the bilge area by connecting it manually with some hoses, sort of like a wet vac but temporary not permanent. It may not work in which case it will be dumped.

Thanks @Grassman we have a flojet shower pump that I am about to replace with a whale gulper and I think this may be a perfect use for the pump. It is OK but struggles to get the shower water to the height of the exit through the hull. With a bit of jiggery pokery I am sure I'll be able to use the flojet to clear the small amount of water in the engine bay. Pretty sure it is just rain water, usually the cover keeps most of it out but it was torrential recently. Thanks to all for the kind replies

Hi Bod Semi trad and no, there is a seperated section of the bilge with a tray that collects any leaked oil etc Thanks hahaha thanks so much - that is so true. We are 6 months in and just working through the never ending list of things that keep cropping up. Have to say I am loving it Ahh thanks was thinking of getting one of those as well, saw some which are only a tenner, but I am guessing this one actually works?

Perfect - bucket looks like the solution! thanks

Ahh thanks that makes sense. I dont think there is another pump unless it is well hidden. I'll check next time aboard. thanks

Hi there, thanks for letting me join! We have a 1988 50' narrowboat built by Colecraft with Thornycroft engine. The bilge pump was replaced a few years ago by previous owner and it seems to be set in a tank below the prop shaft. It seems to work fine, but there is a small amount of water in the engine bay which I can't see will be pumped out as it wont get into the tank. The tank is bolted to the wall of the engine bay, so it looks like it has been put there on purpose. Just wondered if this is usual / OK? Thanks in advance - picture for reference.