Like the title says, will probably get a lot of answers which is good.
What's your favorite bilge pump? I have the engine out, getting ready to paint the bilge and update it. When the engine's in I can't reach the pump, which I hate. I need to check into this now because I might go aftermarket with the oil pan and could use up some room. Small block 230 Scorpion.
Whatcha got ???
Thanks.

I cannot directly answer your question. I am just going to recommend you create some sort of bracket for your "new" pump so you can slide it out if there is a need for future service or replacement. The bracket I am picturing is a flat rectangle, on which the pump mounts to, with an L-bracket on the front bolted to a stinger.

Thanks Wes, I have a few ideas, depending on which pump I use. Thought of the Johnson pump on the transom, among others. Just wanted to see what folks are using.

My Fountain has two 1100 GPH pumps. You would have to have 6 foot arms to get to them with the engines in place. I hate to mention a brand as it seems the life of many (at least the automatic variety) seems to be around 3 years. A bracket that allows you to get to the pump with the engine in place would be the ticket.

I like the Water Puppys. You mount them to the transom and run a hose off them and let it lay down in the bildge with a screen pickup on the end. You can pull the pick up hose out at any time from above if needed. These rubber impeller pumps will also pass debris through them easily. No crawling under the engine for anything. When I bought my boat 23 years ago it had one in it. I replaced it one time about 5 years ago. They come with the fittings for making the hose connections.
http://www.boatbandit.com/jabsco-water-puppy-4150.aspx

I use a pair of Rule 27S auto pump its 1100GPH each pump. they are automatic and turn on every 2.5 min to check for water, is they sense water they stay running till all the water is pumped out. they have a snap in base so you can swap another one in provided your arms are long enough to reach it and they are a pretty small pump also. the nice thing about these IMO is the auto turn on part so i hear the pumps turn on whenever the boat is not running so i know they work, a float type pump you wont know it doesnt work till you need it most!

Good ideas so far,
GSXR I didn't know they made one that came on to check for water, that's cool.
I like the Water Puppy for accesability, and space under the oil pan.
The pump that's in the boat still works and is original 1987, It's an Attwood V-750.
Thanks.