replacing diaphragm pump with electric pump on FICHT

[Dan Ochoa]

I have a 99 FICHT 225.I have a bad diaphragm lift pump.my question is can I by pass it with a low pressure electric pump that you'd find at an auto parts store? I have been told that this would work fine by one source and that it won't work by another. Any thoughts? Thank you.

[SEAHORSE]

Don't do it, it is dangerous and the Coast Guard and marine industry practices not allow gasoline to be under pressure in boats except for engine mounted pumps and steel fuel lines.