It appears that you may have two separate problems. You should have two bilge pumps and a shower sump pump. The two bilge areas are separate, so water from one area should not be flowing to the other area.
If your aft bilge pump circuit breaker is popping, something is not right. Start by checking wiring for condition. These pumps should be able to run almost indefinitely without popping a breaker. Has this pump been replaced with a larger pump that takes more amps? This pump and float switch are at the front edge of the engine on the engine compartment floor. If the pump continues to run after the water is no longer being pumped overboard then the float switch is stuck in the "on" position. The float switch may be separate or it may be a part of the pump. You might look at changing any of these pumps if they have a few "birthdays".
One way the forward bilge will get water is when the shower sump does not work. The forward bilge pump is below the access panel at the aft end of the floor between the galley and head. Can you tell from the color, feel, and smell of this water whether it comes from a fresh water plumbing leak, the shower sump, or elsewhere? The shower sump is under the floor of the storage closet just aft of the head. It is two wires, two hoses, and a velcro strap, but it is a bear to get to. The shower sump float switch is prone to sticking due to shower soap. Sometimes running hot water into the shower drain will loosen up the switch, sometimes a tap on the shower sump box will work, but these are usually short term fixes. Sometimes the switch will stick in the" on" position and the sump pump will continue to run indefinitely. Hope this helps.
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