3M Oil & Fuel Absorbent Bilge Pillow – 71-29026
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3M Oil & Fuel Absorbent Bilge Pillow – 71-29026
Drop the 3M Bilge Pillow into your bilge and let it go to work. Its high-loft, pillow-style construction gives it significantly more absorption capacity than flat pads — soaking up oil and gasoline on contact while completely repelling water. Once the petroleum is captured, the remaining bilge water can be legally pumped overboard, keeping you compliant and protecting the waterway.
Best Use Case
Best suited for vessels with inboard or stern-drive engines where oil and fuel seepage into the bilge is a regular occurrence. The pillow format is ideal when you need more absorption volume than a flat pad provides but want a compact, self-contained solution that sits in the bilge sump without taking up much space. Replace when fully saturated and dispose of as oily waste per local regulations.
Parts Desk Insights
The bilge pillow format outperforms flat pads in high-seepage bilges because the lofted fill material holds significantly more fluid per unit. It’s a step up from the 3M Petroleum Sorbent Pad T-151 for situations where you need sustained absorption over a longer interval between bilge checks. For continuous bilge protection across a full season, consider pairing with a boom-style absorber:
- Star Brite Maxi Boom Bilge Oil Absorber – 74-86805
- Star Brite Bilge Oil Absorbent Pads – 5-Pack (74-91845)
Key Features
- High-loft pillow construction absorbs more than flat pads
- Absorbs oil and fuel — repels water completely
- Allows remaining bilge water to be legally pumped overboard
- Compact, self-contained — no installation required
Key Details
- SKU: 71-29026
- Sold: Individually
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
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