Marine/Automotive Fuel Pump

[erikshube]

My boat needs a fuel pump. Im looking online, and i can't see a difference between an automotive fuel pump and a marine fuel pump besides the price. Anyone care to indulge?
Can i go from a mechanical to an electric easily?

[BlownCrewCab]

The marine fuel pump usually has a hose barb on it, and it connects to the carb. when the Diaphram goes bad it pumps the fuel up to the carb, instead of dumping it in the bilge.

[MOP]

Another point is our boats do draw a little attention and maybe an extra safety check or two, you can and will get a summons for any non marine fuel or electrical item.

Phil