Washdown pump
I am sure that one of the almost 1000 strong C42 owners has installed a washdown pump to handle the anchor locker and deck needs. I am looking at using a shurflo diaphragm pump mounted below the...
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Rather than install another system on my boat, I opted to simply go to my hardware store and purchase an adapter and 40' garden hose and use the transom shower for washdowns. I unscrew the shower...
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My install was almost as simple as Garry's. The stock water pressure pump has enough pressure for me. Here's a link to photo & text on my setup (look for the photo of my dinghy at the bow):...
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Norm and Garry, Good ideas for simplifying a washdown system....you guys do great stuff with C42's. One influence for Scott to consider, though, is the type of holding ground in his favorite...
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Rod: Not sure I am ever going to get my wife up the mast! As to our mud, it is typical Chesapeake Bay "gunk". It doesn't sound as nasty as what you describe. It still makes sense to me to use the bay...
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Scott, We mounted the pump under the pullman berth. The pump came already attached to a piece of Starboard with rubber vibration dampers on its feet, so I just screwed it in place on the hull stringer...
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Wear your sunscreen. It is freezing up here! My boat is "on the hard", so I have a few monthes to get these projects done. Look forward to your pics. Scott
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I have a pullman. Also mounted a Groco unit on the frame of the drawers. Teed of the head inlet with a stopvalve supplied with the unit. This location keeps the distance to prime the pump very small....
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I took a different approach. After seeing an article in the Mainsheet, 470 tech section, a while back, I installed a 110 volt pressure washer for my washdown. I run fresh water through it, which isn't...
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Captain Thackston, I think you've won the contest for best washdown system. Home Depot's web site has this: 1500 PSI Electric Pressue Washer, Model HD1500HSDS, Price: $119.00/ea I...Read More
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I will add my two cents, one thing you need to consider is if you connect 2 pumps in series you will double the pressure. If you connect pumps in paraellel you double the volume. Therefore, if you...
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I did use the Home Depot HD1500 pressure washer. It's currently $119 on their website, but I bought one (for use at home) over the recent Christmas holidays for $70 on sale. I wouldn't get too...
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To Dave's comment on pressure, the fresh water pressure aboard is lower than normal house pressure. Most homes have an inlet water pressure of about 40 psi. Here in CA the pressure off the water main...
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Tino, my comment was for those thinking of adding a wash down pump not a pressure washer. By adding a wash down pump in series to your exisiting house pressure your result will be higher pressure than...
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Tino, you've gotta trust Dave on this one! There are only two things firefighters have to know: how to get water out of a hose, and that payday is on Friday. Dave, how are you and Donna? It's good to...
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Sorry, I misread your reply Dave. Pressure washers regulate the outlet pressure but a washdown pump will simply continue to boost the pressure. Agree.Tino Lanza, Dancing Dolphin (#739/3 cabin pullman,...
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I read through the specs on the Shurflo products and they have a pressure switch that regulates outlet pressure between 25 and 45 PSI. If using this washdown pump, you will not have an additive effect...
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Good thread here. I have installed my pump and am ready to make the penetration into the anchor locker. Looking for advice on how to do it? My plan would be to locate the hose bib just below the cover...
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God !@!@!@! I feel left out --- I am still using a PAIL to wash down our anchor !@!@! With kids on board I find myself wanting to conserve our water. Good luck to all on this project. It does sound...
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I installed the fitting near the vents for the water tanks using a right angle barb. This provides an easy way to connect the hose. The space near the vent also keeps the fittings and hose away from...
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Cathy, the washdown pump uses seawater to wash the anchor and chain. We get the water from the forward head sink drain. We have a normal water hose connection in the anchor locker - and keep the...
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