{"product_id":"whale-sb5865-bilge-pump-strainer-top-entry","title":"Whale SB5865 Bilge Pump Strainer, Top Entry","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Whale SB5865 is a top-entry bilge pump strainer that catches debris before it reaches your pump. Molded from tough black polypropylene, it uses a stepped hose barb that fits both 1 inch and 1-1\/2 inch hose, so it drops into most bilge plumbing without an adapter. Simple insurance for the pump downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whale SB5865 is a top-entry bilge pump strainer, and it does one job well. It sits between the water pooling in your bilge and the pump that clears it, and it keeps the junk out. Bits of old line, wood shavings, dead leaves, the stray bolt or washer that rolled into the low spot, all the debris a bilge collects over a season. That stuff clogs an impeller or jams a float switch the moment it reaches the pump. This strainer catches it first, so the pump keeps moving water instead of choking on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's molded from black polypropylene, so it shrugs off saltwater, bilge oil, and the general grime that lives down there. The fitting is a stepped hose barb that steps from 1 inch up to 1-1\/2 inch, which means it drops into most common bilge plumbing runs without you hunting for an adapter. It's a single-port, top-entry design. Your suction side connects at the strainer, and the hose carries on up to the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Think flat, shallow bilges where the strainer can lie down low and stay put. Center consoles, runabouts, small cruisers, a lot of everyday powerboats fall right into that window. If you're running a mid-output bilge pump in the 800 to 1100 GPH range, this is a natural match. The very high-flow pumps, the 2000 GPH and up crowd, pull more water than a single-port strainer this size wants to feed, so on those big setups you're better off with a larger dedicated pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note before you buy. Top entry works best when the boat sits flat. On a sailboat that spends real hours heeled over, the pickup can lift clear of the water on the low tack and lose its prime. If that's your boat, think carefully about where it mounts, or plan for a pickup that stays submerged through the full range of heel. For most powerboats sitting level at rest, that's a non-issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. Mount it at the lowest accessible point in the bilge, the spot where water actually collects, and screw it down through the mounting ears. Then run your hose. Because it uses a stepped barb, double-clamp each hose connection with stainless steel clamps, one clamp per step of the fitting. That single detail prevents almost every leak we've ever seen on a stepped fitting. Snug them down firm but not brutal. Polypropylene doesn't love being over-torqued, and a cracked ear won't seal no matter how many clamps you add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance is about as easy as it gets, but it isn't zero. Plan on a look every month or so, more often in muddy or leaf-heavy water. Debris building up at the screen is the number-one reason a bilge pump starts cycling for no obvious reason. Pop the strainer open, clear the screen, close it back up. Call it two minutes. And when you haul the boat for winter, give the body and the mounting ears a careful once-over for stress cracks, especially if it lives in a bilge that catches any fuel splash. The black finish hides sun fade and age well, which looks great but is also a good reason to actually inspect it rather than assume it's fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing. It's a small, inexpensive part with an outsized job. A handful of debris in the wrong place can cook a pump you paid real money for, or worse, leave you without one the day you actually need it. The Whale SB5865 is cheap insurance for whatever pump sits downstream of it. If you ever want it feeding more than one pump, you'd add a Y-fitting and a second pickup, but as a straightforward single-pump strainer for an everyday bilge, it does exactly what it promises and gets out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack polypropylene body resists saltwater, bilge oil, and grime for long service life in the bilge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStepped hose barb fits both 1 inch and 1-1\/2 inch hose, so it drops into most bilge plumbing without an adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop-entry design routes the suction hose straight down into the low spot where bilge water collects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-port layout keeps the plumbing simple for one-pump bilge systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreen catches line, leaves, and hardware before they reach the pump impeller or float switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded mounting ears let you screw it down firmly at the lowest point of the bilge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest matched to mid-output bilge pumps in the 800 to 1100 GPH range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpens for quick screen cleaning, a two-minute job that keeps the pump from cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Whale Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size hose does the Whale SB5865 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has a stepped hose barb that fits both 1 inch and 1-1\/2 inch hose. The step lets you use whichever size your existing bilge plumbing runs, so you don't need an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the strainer made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack polypropylene. It holds up to saltwater, bilge oil, and the grime that collects in a bilge without corroding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work on a sailboat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for flat, shallow bilges and works best when the boat sits level. On a sailboat that heels hard for long stretches, the top-entry pickup can lift clear of the water and lose prime, so mount it carefully or choose a pickup that stays submerged through the full range of heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size bilge pump should I pair it with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a natural match for mid-output pumps in the roughly 800 to 1100 GPH range. Very high-flow pumps, 2000 GPH and up, move more water than a single-port strainer this size wants to feed, so those setups do better with a larger dedicated pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep it from leaking at the hose connections?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDouble-clamp each connection with stainless steel hose clamps, one clamp per step of the barb. Snug them firm but don't over-torque, since polypropylene can crack if you crank on it too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should I clean it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCheck it about once a month, more often in muddy or leaf-heavy water. Debris building up on the screen is the most common reason a bilge pump starts cycling for no clear reason. It pops open for a quick clear-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan it feed two pumps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a single-port strainer built for one pump. If you want to run two pumps, you'd add a Y-fitting and a second pickup rather than trying to split this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere should I mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt the lowest accessible point in the bilge, where water actually collects. Screw it down through the mounting ears so it stays put, then run your suction hose to it and the discharge up to the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhale SB5865 Bilge Pump Strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhale Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSB5865\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e766478586506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilge Pump Strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEntry Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose Fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Inch \/ 1-1\/2 Inch Stepped Hose Fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Hose Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Inch and 1-1\/2 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor use with bilge pumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size hose does the Whale SB5865 fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It has a stepped hose barb that fits both 1 inch and 1-1\/2 inch hose. 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