Sunstone Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I've done this a couple of times and it seems no worst for wear. I pull the boat and forget to turn it off. My question is how bad is it for the pump or maybe it doesn't matter. I would think it would over heat but I never have thought to feel it until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would try to not let it happen, but if it does and the pump doesn't burn itself up, then no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'd be more worried about running down the battery and leaving it discharged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Just a matter of time before it gets too hot, swells the head and then possibly the housing. Then you have a leak hooked to a high speed pickup. Very few marine pumps are designed to run dry for extended periods. And as said the dead battery killed completely is not good for anything either. Turn your battery switches off at the end of the day every day. Then, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstone Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 It's never run more then 45 min I notice it when I get home. Flush the motor, turn battery switch off and plug the charger in so never a run down battery. Just was wondering how long before it would heat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I would think that water would lubricate it and help keep it cool. But, I'm no expert on bait well pumps.....I normally get about two to three years out of Rule Tournament 800's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Sunstone said: It's never run more then 45 min I notice it when I get home. Flush the motor, turn battery switch off and plug the charger in so never a run down battery. Just was wondering how long before it would heat up. We have all done it......all depends if you get a small piece of grass or stick in the impeller, etc. and they will burn up quickly...the key, as Capt Troy states....TURN OFF ALL 12V WHEN YOU COME OFF THE WATER - PURE AND SIMPLE. I have my Power Poles and bubblers on a separate circuit with their own on/off switch and my live well is on the engine. As soon as the GPS is off, the engine is title up, my wedge in, the battery goes off till I get home...I never leave power on while trailering. Again, a run down battery, from either a live well pump or bilge is the death of the battery if it's weak... Get a routine and stick to it....to many other things to go wrong after you come off the water......like bearings burning up, flats or blow outs....the list goes on and on.... Oh, BTW, this is fun and leisure right (LOL.... But, there is nothing like being on the water, chasing tails....it makes it all worth it. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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