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Marine Pumps & Drives – Installation, Integration & Reliability
Pumps and drive systems are the unsung heroes on any boat. When they’re sized properly and installed right, you never think about them — when they’re not, they cause constant headaches. At Shotgun Marine Services (SMS) and PMMS, we install and service marine pumps and drive systems that are built for reliability in real Australian conditions.
Pumps & Drives Done Properly – Built for Uptime
From bilge and freshwater pumps through to hydraulic drives and steering systems, these components need correct sizing, wiring and protection to perform when it matters most. This isn’t plug-and-play gear — it’s critical onboard infrastructure.
We’re not just an online store. We’re qualified, experienced marine electricians who assess flow rates, pressure requirements, duty cycles and power supply before recommending or installing any pump or drive system.
Built for How Aussies Boat & Work
We supply and install marine pumps and drive systems for recreational boats, offshore fishing rigs, cruisers, charter vessels and commercial craft across Port Macquarie, the Mid North Coast NSW and throughout New South Wales, with Australia-wide consultations available.
Common systems we work with include bilge pumps, deck wash systems, live bait pumps, freshwater pressure systems, hydraulic steering drives, trim systems and auxiliary drive components — all installed with reliability and serviceability in mind.
Professional Integration & Protection
Pumps and drives must be integrated correctly with your electrical system. We ensure:
- Correct pump and drive sizing for the application
- Proper cabling, circuit protection and isolation
- Clean routing and secure mounting
- Integration with alarms, monitoring and control systems
- Testing under real operating conditions
This approach reduces failures, nuisance alarms and premature component wear.
“Shotgun Marine replaced and reworked our bilge and hydraulic systems. Everything’s neat, labelled and works exactly as it should — massive improvement in reliability.”
– Commercial Boat Operator, Mid North Coast NSW
– Commercial Boat Operator, Mid North Coast NSW
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Pumps & Drives FAQs
What types of marine pumps do you install?
We install bilge pumps, deck wash systems, live bait pumps, freshwater pressure pumps and specialty pumps for both recreational and commercial vessels. Each system is sized and installed for reliability, not just convenience.
Why do pumps fail so often on boats?
Most pump failures come down to poor installation — undersized wiring, incorrect fusing, bad mounting or constant duty beyond what the pump was designed for. We design systems to suit real-world use.
Do pumps need dedicated wiring and circuit protection?
Yes. Proper cabling, fusing and isolation are critical, especially for bilge and safety-related pumps. This is something we see done incorrectly all the time.
