Adding A Raw water Wash Down

[spareparts]

if you use a thru hull, make sure you install a seacock(ball valve) in case something breaks, you can turn it off

[macojoe]

Ok I use to do the live well much like phatdaddy, But we had a guy making us a pipe for a rule 500 or 800 that looked like this worked great, I use to have like 10 of these but gave them away as I no use any more.

My last one









Now as for the wash down and possible bilge pump I am thinking of these, I have 2.









As you can see it says self priming to 3 feet, I was thinking of using as bilge cause I have 0 room in the bilge for a pump, what you think??

Then the other will be a wash down, but not sure I want to add a raw water or get a fresh water tank and go that way?
Maybe both and put a switch so I can use both on one pump??
What you think??

[spareparts]

i dont think you'l get much pressure from that pump, it uses a rubber impeller, and is designed to move a volume of water at moderate pressure, usually you have to go to a diaphram pump berfore you get one that makes pressure, i may be wrong, try it out with a garden hose and sprayer before you install it

[Blue_Runner]

1. How many GPM do I need for good water flow and preasure?
2. What size plumbing did you use 3/4?
3. Should I go with an automatic (cuts on when you squess the nozzel) with a kill swith or one which works by the switch only?
4.I have decided that a dry run pump is one thing I do want.

I didn't install it. The previous owner did. But, I would just buy a pump that is made for a washdown. West Marine carries Shurflow. It has been a good pump. Flick on the switch and it primes and can be used immediately. It should come with most or all necessary plumbing fittings and hoses.

[Blue_Runner]

Pics of my Shurflow:

[Stillrunning]

Do you know the GPM rating on the pump and does it have plenty of preasure. Thats what I'm concerned with as it seems the ones I have used on friends boats is that they are very weak.

[Stinky_Hooker]

His says 9 on the box....my washdown (and most others) is right at 4. Thats why I am thinking it would be plenty powerfull enough.

[Blue_Runner]

I was trying to get the specs in the close-up pic but I'll have to get that for you since its blurry.

It has awesome pressure. Maybe just a tick off from a water hose at the house. Works really really good.

I'll report back asap but going out of town this weekend so I don't know when.

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

I was trying to get the specs in the close-up pic but I'll have to get that for you since its blurry.

It has awesome pressure. *Maybe just a tick off from a water hose at the house. * Works really really good.

I'll report back asap but going out of town this weekend so I don't know when.

Thanks for the help and that sounds like what I'm looking for and will wait for the info.

[Blue_Runner]

SR I would say 3.4 GPM since mine is a pro blaster. There is an extreme pro blaster which is 5.5 GPM.

I found a pro blaster like mine on eBay but its just the pump:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHURF...spagenameZWD1V

Oh wait, here is a complete washdown system and its cheaper than the pump alone!:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHURF...spagenameZWDVW

Hope this helps. I think around $130 is about what price you'd pay at West Marine if my memory serves me correctly.

Blue