Washdown system setup
 

Can anyone explain how a typical saltwater washdown system is set up, and what types of pumps will work. I have an extra 1500 gph pump.

Thanks

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1st a bildge pump makes a lousy pump for a washdown. You need a diraphram style pump. I'd suggest a
JABSCO Par-MAX. Stay away from the SHURFLO's. They don't last.

Now where are you going to get your water supply?

If you have a scoop thru the hull for your livewell pump, then it's easy.

Step up to a Dual Port livewell pump.
http://www.kodiakmarine.com/thru_hull_bait_pumps.htm
they did away with the pix. Darn!

Kodiak's new duel port thru hull mounted bait pumps are available in all 4 sizes, K-360 thru K-1100. Here is how they works. The bait pump mounts direct to your shut off valve mounted to your thru hull. The pump comes with a plug in the port, remove the plug screw in a barb fitting and run a hose to your wash down pump to supply it water. Please note that you can only use a diaphragm style wash down pump such as a Flo-Jet or Shur-Flo as the diaphragm allows the bait pump to not suck air through it. The extra port in the Kodiak pump acts as a water source for your wash down pump only and does not put out pressure.

That extra port is where you get your water supply for the washdown pump.

Use this style of hose to pump it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/fb051161.jpg

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Warthog,

Thanks!!

I do have a baitwell pickup and pump - I will see what I can do to make this work. I need another project to think about over the winter.

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Warthog,

Do you need a shutoff to shut the baitwell off when you are using the washdown, and vice versa??

Thanks!!

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Warthog

I must be a lucky one as I have the Baitmaster Pro model by Shurflo that serves double duty as a baitwell pump and washdown pump. It as been mounted under the deck for 4 years now without failure [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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No, You shouldn't have to shut them off to work the other one.

capt_chuck How's your water preasure as a washdown? Whimpy?
My experiance has been it will work, but it's half ass. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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No you do not have to shut off the bait tank. You can run the two at the same time or independently. The inflow water supply to washdown pump is on the black part of the casing on the smaller of the two pumps pictured. It is actually below the pump so when you turn on your seacock it lets water to both washdown and bait tank pump. Hope this helps I'll try and get you some pics.

strick

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Bobby

I have one of those 25' Hydra-Coil hoses with a plastic handle grip type nozzle. Works quite well. Since I have not used any other type, I can't tell you whether or not it falls into the whimpy catagory. I think the trick is to mount the pump in the verticle (diaphram down) position [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] The pump has two stages low for the bait circulation and high pressure for the washdown. If I remember, the cost was approx $165 for this model. I also have it in a dry area which helps maintain the longevity.

I also hear the Jabsco brand is a good one [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Where are your pickups? On my '77 23 it is under my front hatch and I alwaus wondered why with the baitwell in the back.Just curious.

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My pickup goes thru the bottom, about 4" forward of the transom.

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Jabsco Par 4 is a great pump ( ITT Industries ). I have used one pump on several boats, for two purposes; washdown and livewell. For a washdown, I use it w/ a 15'-20' coil hose and a cheap $1.99 plastic nozzle - pressure is great.

As a livewell, it is perfect for moving the water in my 25 gallon livewell. I have no complaints about the pump.

Each winter, if you have to deal w/ freezing, just unclamp/disconnect the raw water hose at the raw water valve and place it into a bucket of boat/RV antifreeze. Turn pump on until anitfreeze comes out. Oila - pump winterized.

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Capt Chuck,

The Baitmaster Pro sounds interesting. How do you switch from baitwell to washdown. Does that unit require 2 pickups?

I found one for $179.00.

Thanks

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Paul

See if this sketch helps. Make sure you use GOOD none kinking hose (shortest pieces you can) and 100% SS hose clamps. One thru hull intake is sufficient http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-003.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...lback/wash.jpg

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Capt Chuck,

Yes, thank you soooooo much!! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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I was thinking - if the baitwell pump does not have a second water source for the washdown pump, why couldn't you but a T between the shutoff and the pump? Wouldn't this work the same as the dual port baitwell pump?

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Anyone know anything about Flo Jet? I found one in a consignment store.

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I'am just glad we Florida boys do not have to winterize
anything !!

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I've been following this thread. I have a computer tech question. The sketch in Capt Chuck's post above doesn't open for me. Anyone have a suggestion. This is an upcoming project for me as well.

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I cant open it either

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Sorry,You will not get it as that sketch was taking up space on my photobucket, so it was deleted [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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This is the site with the diagram.
http://www.keepalive.net/installation.htm