As the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” had it in a slightly different context, “Water, water everywhere/Nor any drop to drink.” Even though your boat is surrounded by water, its engine can still overheat. And overheating is one of the worst things that can happen to any kind of motor.
Your boat water pump impeller is a critical part of your engine’s cooling system. If it breaks and you run the engine till it overheats, it can leave your boat dead in the water.
Besides wiping out a day or more of fun for you, your family and friends, an overheated engine can leave you with a costly repair bill. It can also be a long tow back to the dock — and a potentially expensive one. That’s why it’s wise to carry a spare on board and take good care of impeller water pumps.
If you’re looking for impellers for boats, Bakes Marine carries a huge selection of boat engine impellers, pumps, parts and kits. You’ll find leading brands here, like Mercruiser, Indmar and PCM.
We stock individual parts here, such as pumps and impellers. You can also find all the parts and accessories you will need for maintenance, repair or replacement, like gaskets and seals.
Our impeller and body kits give you everything you need for scheduled maintenance and replacement, like the attaching hardware and O-ring as well as pump body, impeller and plate. Tools like impeller pullers will make the job a cinch.
If you can’t locate what you’re looking for or need some advice, call us toll-free or email us. We have more than a century of combined experience with performance boats and can help you find the right solutions.
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