Pump suction tube...cap it, remove it, or leave it?

[OutRAGEous]

My boat uses an electric bilge pump and I don't have any provision for a suction bilge drain, but my new pump has a suction tube installed. Should I cap it, remove it, or just leave it as-is? The part I'm talking about is the silver tube coming off the side of the reduction nozzle housing shown in this pic:

 

[Harbor]

I caped mine and removed the portion that protrudes into the nozzle. Some leave them as is, others remove and weld shut.... Doesn't really matter just personal preference

 

[OutRAGEous]

OK, thanks.

I'll cap it for now, maybe remove it later....I'm desperate to get back on the water!

 

[Tyler Zane]

I wouldn't do anything to it. Its just gonna sit there capped or uncapped not affecting anything.

Now let's get a ride report on that thing!

 

[OutRAGEous]

Now let's get a ride report on that thing!

I'm working on it! Hope to have a report on the weekend

 

[Harbor]

I'm working on it! Hope to have a report on the weekend

What Hull is that

 

[OutRAGEous]

What Hull is that

Boston Whaler Rage! Build thread coming in a few days. Pics by the weekend

 

[yamabro]

I heated the SS tube up and pulled it out. Then I ground the aluminum boss down and Tig welded it up and smoothed it out.

 

[Tyler Zane]

Man that's just a lot of work for no benifet.