Originally Posted by
fund razor
Pumps: When I did mine I went with new Rule pumps. They move a lot of freaking water. Remember that you can have a lower water pickup, and also have lower float switches. Mine go on before there is very much in the bilge total. When I have put water in the bilge to test them, one discharges each side, and they look like a fire boat in a parade. Another thought is make sure they are wired, switched, and fused independently, with both auto and manual capability. Then you will be all set.
ETA: flappers. I have dry exhaust and one flapper on the outside of the pipes, which stick out about six inches and have a pretty mean angle to the elbow with the boat in the water. Whether you should change your setup would depend on your confidence in keeping reversion down. (See dry exhaust... lol)
Usually trim rams are repaired before replaced, when possible.
I will now get out of Jim's way for the hard stuff. :)