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When I ordered my 190 Bay, it was specified with the raw water washdown option. When I picked up the boat there was no washdown. The dealer added it himself. What they did was to tee off the live well feed to a hose fitting.
To use the washdown, you turn on the livewell pump and shut off the feed valve in the livewell. This forces the water out the hose port. Being a bit younger and a lot dumber when I purchased the boat, I accepted this installation.
Bad decision, in a word this just is not worth a rats butt. It is ackward to use and worse, the livewell pump is inadquate for washdown service. The whole installation is a mess.
This spring, I figured that I would fix the problem once and for all. I was going to install a seperate washdown pump. I got as far as pricing pumps (about $100.00 at West Marine) and removing some panels to see where and how I could put the pump in place.
To make a long story short, after seeing what was going to be required to do a proper installation, which would include undoing the dealer mods, I just decided to live with what I have. I do my serious cleaning at the dock.
So, to answer your question. In my opinion, you should allow a lot of time for a do it yourself project. Cost of the pump, hose and fitting should not be more than $150.00.
Good luck, let us know how it turned out if you do decide to proceed.
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