Johnson bilge pump freezing up - Johnson Pump Pro line Bilge Pump Model 2250

Have you tried the Attwood web site? Seems they have bilge pumps that can work for you.
http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/category/pumps-water-systems

Usually the bilge pump would be a 12V pump. So roughly 175W.

Hopefully the float switch for the Bilge pump is under the engine not the pump motor. Having an electric motor under an engine is a fire or explosion hazard Find the float switch for the motor and follow the tubing back to the pump. A replacement pump should have instructions. Only the pump intake should be in an explosive environment.

Could be a broken bilge pump. You can find some answers on the boating forum.


http://forums.iboats.com/bayliner-boats-37/?boatid=29



If the bilge pump is bad, you can find some on iboats.com


http://www.iboats.com/Bilge-Pumps/dm/view_id.217442

the tray that houses the cleanout plugs needs to be removed and pry'd up. thr pump is straight down from there.

Check for water leak around pump or wiring. Check ground.

i have a 08 yamaha fx sho it keeps on freezing up in the water and dying of, i was almost 10 miles into the ocean and had to be towed by one of my fellow riders. whats causing this problem?

Sounds like it is no longer automatic, essentially you need to replace the unit.

There's an installation manual available online. Black is negative ground; either brown or brown/white will turn on the pump. The intent is for a three way switch, connecting brown/white directly to positive 12 VDC while brown would go through an automatic switch (e.g., a float switch).