I just removed my rule 800 bilge pump (17 years old) and bought an Atwood Sahara series 500 that has the automatic float switch inside.<br /><br />The directions show to mount the unit so that the exit tube is toward the back of the boat. It this necessary, or can it point to the front?<br /><br />I can run it that way, but it creates a 180 degree bend in the bilge line to pump the water out. I would rather it have less bending, and be backwards, than have it in the correct direction and have to force the water through a sharp hard turn.<br /><br />Am I insane for doing this? I'm asking because a bilge pump that isn't working correctly isn't something I want to be messing with.