Installing a Washdown System
A straightforward project that can be completed in half a day
By Mike Gridley
Retrieving your anchor can really be a messy task if you drop the hook in mud, weeds or clay. And, frankly, trying to wash off the mud with a bucket just doesn’t cut it. If you’ve been playing this game, it may be time to install a deck and anchor washdown system on your boat.
For this project we selected a Jabsco washdown pump kit, which came with a 12-volt three-chamber pump that delivers four gallons per minute at 60 psi, an intake strainer, port fittings, pressure nozzle and 25 feet of hose coil.
The first task is to determine where to mount the pump and the through hull (particularly important) for the washdown system. In the case of our project boat, the best place was in the engine compartment close to the day hatch as this would not only provide easy access to the through hull but also for servicing the pump.
NOTE: This DIY project will be featured in Episode 1 of the 2011 season of PowerBoat Television. For a list of broadcasters and airtimes, please visit powerboattv.com.
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