Washdown system setup

abl1111 · #1 12-06-2004, 04:41 PM

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.

Sleeto · #2 12-07-2004, 09:37 AM

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

Capt Chuck · #3 12-07-2004, 10:35 AM

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

Sleeto · #4 12-07-2004, 12:01 PM

Capt Chuck,

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

Sleeto · #5 12-08-2004, 07:01 AM

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?

Sleeto · #6 12-11-2004, 06:41 AM

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

NoBones · #7 07-17-2005, 01:05 AM

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