Raw washdown installed

[roman]

Has anyone ever added raw water washdown to a 170 cc (or any model for that matter). If so how hard is it and about what does it cost? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[fishfinder88]

I was wondering the same thing?

[190dave]

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.

[NCangler]

My 215 came with the Raw water washdown installed from the factory. It uses the same pump as the livewell. I don't run both at the same time obviously but I don't have to turn off the feed in the livewell. It has worked fine for me. I only use it to wash fish blood or debris off the deck while on the water.

[k9reno]

Randy I think You mean that your raw water wash down uses the same pickup. There sould be a pump for the live well and the big one in the console for the wash down. Or am I mistaken. I have been before.

[NCangler]

Reno, yes I meant to say that they both use the same pickup. Thanks for the correction. Duh!

Originally Posted by k9reno

Randy I think You mean that your raw water wash down uses the same pickup. There sould be a pump for the live well and the big one in the console for the wash down. Or am I mistaken. I have been before.

[MolarBoater]

There is a cool new Rule portable raw or fresh or diesel washdown!

I went this way, comes with pump, 25' hose, nozzle and battery clips.

Though the pump in the baitwell, bucket of diesel or fresh water would be better, attach the clips to a battery and presto!

Bought at WestMarine for under $100....so can be cheaper too.

[Jim Jenkins]

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.

[special K]

That is a great idea Mr. Jenkins. I often have the same problem with lady fish, and jacks. Lady fish like to poop everywhere, and Jacks like to bleed. I think I'm off to Lowe's right now

[bob_bra]

I have also used the baitwell supply as a raw water washdown supply, and it works well for my purpose, especially if you can get to the crud before it dries. While it is not as powerful as a garden hose I feel that it meets my need for a cost of less than $10.

Also a pail and a rope would also do the job but one would need to store the pail.

Bob