boat washdown

Bait O' Eggs · 02-19-2001, 10:06 AM

I would like to put a washdown system on my boat. I have gone to Fishemans marine and found a pump that did something like 15 gpm if I remember correctly for about $150. I want something that I can hook up a short garden hose to and get a spray nozzle. I dont expect the same water pressure I have at home, but more is always better.

1. Does anybody have a system on there boat?
2. Do you have to punch another hole in the boat to feed the pump?

any suggestions.

RKB · 02-19-2001, 10:39 AM

BOE
cabela's has one on page 165 of there new spring 2001 catalog for 85.00.But if it was me I would look at A RV parts store I put the same type pump in A motorhome for 55.00 and I think that you have to drill another hole.

White Willie · 02-19-2001, 04:02 PM

I have a wash down system in my predator and i love it they are very handy and yes you will have to drill a hole in the boat

boater · 02-19-2001, 05:06 PM

i have one on my boat, it works great, but buy a good one so the salt dont get to it

TH · 02-20-2001, 07:13 AM

White Willie... what type of boat do you have? I just ordered a Willie Predator... is there anything you would have done differently?

TH
www.thcustomrods.com

new boat · 02-24-2001, 09:20 AM

I have a washdown system on my Thunderjet. Works great! Does require a hole drilled in the transom below the water line. Had the system installed by the dealer where I bought the boat. About $250 installed if I remember correctly.

Chas'n A Dream · 02-25-2001, 08:52 AM

I put a wash down system in my boat. I used a Shur Flow pump cost was about $100 after everything was said and done I spent about $150. You want to get a pump that has 45psi and pumps about 4gpm. Your house is about the same psi. You want to use at least 3/4" hose on the intake and make sure you use a screen to filter any dibree that you might pick up. Use a 1/2" or 3/8" hose for the outgoing for good pressure. My system will spray about 20'to 30' with good pressure and it works great. Good Luck!

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fishbait · 02-26-2001, 12:20 PM

Roy,

Why do you need a wash down pump? From what I hear, you never catch anything. Just get your wifes cutting board to use for your eggs and plug cuts. Put directly in dishwasher after each trip, she wont mind. Seriously, I have a WDP in my sled and I would not have a boat without one. Had my installed when I bought it. I can check the pump for size if you want, it's plenty big enough to do the job. Yes you will need a inlet hole for the pump. Steve

Predator Dawg · 02-26-2001, 01:39 PM

Chasn-a-dream -

Would you please elaborate on 'how' your syster can spray 20-30' w/ good pressure

StreamSide · 02-26-2001, 03:20 PM

I'm still using a 5gal bucket! It was real cheep and it works for stowen my anchor rope.

Chas'n A Dream · 02-26-2001, 04:53 PM

Steve, Like I said big inlet and small outlet hose. I didn't say I had good pressure at 20 to 30', just that it would reach that far. I have good pressure up to 10 to 18' though enough to wash the egg bugars off the front of my boat from the back of my boat.

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Predator Dawg · 02-26-2001, 05:08 PM

Chas'n

I was makin fun of your typo

Chas'n A Dream · 02-26-2001, 07:12 PM

Steve,
I see what you mean now didn't see that even in the reply. Thanks for pointing that out.

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