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Raw water washdown
Roman,
May be too simple or too cheap for many.
For washdowne on my 170 CC I purchased 12 ft. of 1/2" dia. clear vinyl hose from Lowe's and a 1/2" nylon double male hose barb connection. Push the connection as far into one end of the hose as you can and cut the excess off flush with the end of the hose. This is just to stiffen the end of the hose.
In the livewell, unscrew the flow control taking it out completly. Push the stiff end of the vinyl hose into the water supply line. and turn the livewell pump on. Raw water washdown for less than $10.00. You know how to use your finger/ thumb to direct the flow stream from the working end of the hose. More effective than a bucket from over the side.
I could not justify a strong washdown system for a boat that is not self bailing. 190's and larger are self bailing. All water that comes on board our 170's must be pumped out by the bilge pump and any trash that is flushed into the bilge. I am just looking for help with fish slime, blood, etc. Spanish and blues can sling blood and stomach contents everywhere.
Good luck with your quest.
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