Raw Water Wash down set ups

[SkunkBoat]

I don't think a washdown pump will prime if it has to pull water up an empty 1" pvc tube. Download the op manual before you buy....

[Dschaffer]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

I don't think a washdown pump will prime if it has to pull water up an empty 1" pvc tube. Download the op manual before you buy....

I bet you’re right. I see they have portable versions where you can put the hose/tube overboard while using. Maybe I just need to make one of those into a more permanent set up. I actually like that idea quite a bit.
Thanks

[Dana A]

Had 1" thru hull scoop strainer on my grady feeding both washdown and livewell pump (water puppy impeller vs diaphragm). Water puppys dont last in a wet environment though good for 1-12 yrs the diaphragm pump would be the backup when the other failed, 5 impeller pumps in 10 yrs and 1 diaphragm in 10 and still going strong


never had an issue with drawing water from either at about a 2 1/2 to 3 ft

Just added a 3/4 to the V20 last week, planning one pump for both





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[Dschaffer]

Originally Posted by Dana A

Had 1" thru hull scoop strainer on my grady feeding both washdown and livewell pump (water puppy impeller vs diaphragm). Water puppys dont last in a wet environment though good for 1-12 yrs the diaphragm pump would be the backup when the other failed, 5 impeller pumps in 10 yrs and 1 diaphragm in 10 and still going strong


never had an issue with drawing water from either at about a 2 1/2 to 3 ft

Just added a 3/4 to the V20 last week, planning one pump for both




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Nice job. More then I want to do. Diaphragm is definitely the way to go. The pump I’m looking at has a 6’ vertical draw so my pipe out the back idea should be good to go. Where are you putting the hose and sprayer on the V20?

[Dana A]

Originally Posted by Dschaffer

Nice job. More then I want to do. Diaphragm is definitely the way to go. The pump I’m looking at has a 6’ vertical draw so my pipe out the back idea should be good to go. Where are you putting the hose and sprayer on the V20?

Port side of the well there is an old electric plug thinking there with a Y for the livewell and washdown