ATTWOOD #5505-7, SAHARA MK2 500GPH AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP.

  Attwood is proud to introduce Sahara Mk2, the ONLY automatic bilge pump that eliminates air locks. What makes Sahara Mk2 so innovative is the patented X-Air™ Impeller. Its engineered performance forces air bubbles trapped in the hose and underside of the pump out of the pipework, so that the pump will not run dry and burn out. This breakthrough technology makes Sahara Mk2 the most reliable automatic bilge pump in freshwater AND saltwater applications. 

Why Sahara Mk2?

Sahara Mk2 is the only automatic bilge pump that eliminates air-locks

• Patented X-AirTM Impeller ejects trapped air in the pump and pipework.

Sahara Mk2 is the easiest automatic bilge pump to install and service

• External mounting feet and integrated outlet reduces time and effort.
• Universal mounting pattern makes replacement simple.
• Service pump cartridge from hard-to-reach areas using only one hand.

Sahara Mk2 is the most reliable automatic bilge pump in freshwater and saltwater applications

• Attwood’s SteadySwitchTM reduces cycling and extends the life of the pump.
• 40% better protection against water ingress and electrolysis - vs. MK1.
• 2X better protection against water ingress and electrolysis - than the leading competition. 

Key Product Features

• Patented X-AirTM Impeller: Prevents air locking so that the pump will not run dry and burn out.
• Flexible Outlets: 90° rotatable elbow outlet allows users to install the pump anywhere in a full 360° orientation.
• Single-Hand Pump Cartridge Release: Convenient when trying to access a pump located in a hard-to-reach area of the boat’s hull.
• Exterior Mounting Feet: Eliminates the need to remove the basket, saving OEMs time on production lines.
• Universal Backwards Compatible Design: 7-pump mounting hole pattern for replacing any top bilge pump in its category.
• SteadySwitch: Buoyancy control reduces cycling, draining the bilge not the battery.
• No Pipe Or Hose Removal Required: Reduces the time that it takes to replace the cartridge.
• Improved Motor Cooling/Heat Dissipation: Prevents overheating that may cause failures, such as blown fuse, leaking, etc. 
• Retrofits Footprint of Current Offering: Provides seamless transition for existing customers.