Do you repair and replace bilge pumps?

Yes. We repair and replace automatic and manual bilge pumps, float switches, wiring and discharge hoses, and clean out the debris that jams pumps. A pump or float switch replacement usually takes 1-2 hours.

What are signs that my bilge system isn’t working properly?

If you notice standing water, a musty smell, pump cycling constantly, or no response from the float switch, your bilge system needs inspection. We recommend servicing it before the problem becomes serious.

Can you clean and disinfect the bilge area?

Yes – we offer full bilge cleaning, including removal of sludge, oil residue, and mold. We use marine-safe cleaners to sanitize the bilge and improve pump performance and odor control.

How much does it cost to repair a bilge system?

Labor is $150 an hour, plus parts and the trip fee for work at your boat. A pump or float switch replacement usually takes 1-2 hours; rewiring and full bilge cleaning depend on the boat and are quoted after we look. You get a written estimate before any work starts.

Do you install backup or high-water alarms in the bilge?

Yes. We install secondary pumps, high-water alarms and battery backups. They give you extra protection if the main pump fails or a leak outpaces it.

What should I do if my bilge pump fails and water is rising?

If the boat is taking on water or anyone is in danger, call the Coast Guard on VHF channel 16 or 911 first, then your marina or harbor patrol. To repair a failed bilge pump, float switch or wiring, call us at (213) 693-0224: we fit urgent repairs in as soon as we can, Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM.

Do repairs come with a warranty?

Yes. Our workmanship is warranted for 90 days from the invoice date; new pumps and switches carry their manufacturer's warranty.

Bilge System Hygiene & Pump Defense

Bilge system repair at your slip, dock or storage yard from Marina del Rey to Newport Beach, or at our San Pedro shop. We check the pumps, float switches, wiring and hoses and fix what has failed.

We can also clean and repaint a dirty bilge, so new leaks are easy to spot. Every repair is quoted in writing before the work starts.

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$150 /hr

Labor estimate About 1 hour to diagnose, then a quote

Book sends us a ticket; nothing is charged online. Before any work you get a written estimate for labor, parts and the trip fee, and nothing is done without your OK.

Trip fee By distance, one way: $30 in San Pedro, $50 in Long Beach

San Pedro$30
Wilmington, Terminal Island$40
Long Beach: Shoreline, Rainbow Harbor$50
Long Beach Marina, Alamitos Bay$60
Redondo Beach$60
Seal Beach, Huntington Harbour$75
Marina del Rey$85
Newport Beach$110

Farther away: $25 plus $2.50 a mile, one way from our San Pedro shop. No trip fee when the boat comes to our shop, or for plan members. The work of a visit is at least $150; the trip fee is on top.

Registered in California: Breeze Marine Boat Service LLC, San Pedro
Where we work: At your slip from Marina del Rey to Newport Beach, or in our San Pedro shop
Questions first: (213) 693-0224 or submit a ticket

About this service

Bilge Health

Stay Dry.
Smell Clean.

The bilge is the most neglected part of a boat, and its pumps are your last line of defense against sinking. We repair pumps, add automatic float switches and deep-clean bilges to get rid of oil and odor.

Pump Diagnostics

Is your bilge pump not working, humming but not moving water? Or just dead silent? For bilge pump repair, we diagnose electrical faults, impeller jams, and airlocks. We install Rule and Johnson pumps sized for your boat, including high-capacity models rated at 2,000+ GPH.

Float Switch Logic

The float switch watches the bilge while you are away. If it sticks, your battery runs down or your boat fills with water. For bilge pump float switch replacement, we install modern, mercury-free float switches and wire them to the battery ahead of the battery switch, through their own fuse, so the pump still works when the boat is shut down.

Restoration & Painting

A dark, oily bilge hides leaks. We degrease the entire bay, steam clean the sludge and paint it with white bilge paint. This leaves it clean, cuts the odor and makes future leaks easy to see.

The Restoration Process.

Four steps to a clean bilge.

Extraction

We pump out the standing mix of oil, fuel and water into sealed containers for proper disposal, so none of it goes into the marina.

Steam Degreasing

We apply industrial degreasers and use high-pressure steam to break down years of caked-on oil, grease, and mold from the fiberglass hull.

Hardware Fix

While the bilge is clean, we replace corroded hose clamps, cracked discharge hoses, and run the bilge pump wiring for the new pumps using heat-shrink waterproof connectors.

Epoxy Coating

(Optional) We apply a chemical-resistant epoxy bilge paint. This seals the fiberglass, prevents oil absorption, and creates a bright, easy-to-clean surface.

Services Available.

Keep it flowing.

Replacement of a submersible bilge pump in a boat hull

High-water alarm float switch mounted above the bilge pump

Inline check valve installed on a bilge pump discharge hose

Pump Standards.

Following ABYC practice.

Capacity 500 - 3700 GPH

Voltage 12V / 24V DC

Hose Type Smooth Bore (Anti-Clog)

Common Questions

Why does my boat smell?

It's usually the bilge. Stagnant water mixes with oil and bacteria. Our deep bilge cleaning removes the oily sludge where the bacteria grow, which is usually the source of the odor.

Do I need an automatic switch?

Yes. If you leave your boat in the water, it needs an automatic bilge pump with a float switch to keep up with rain and slow leaks while you are away.