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| One thing I truely hate on my 2860 is where the saltwater washdown outlet is located. (I guess they put it outside so someone could not turn on the pump and fill the boat with saltwater?...???) I'm thinking of tapping into the existing line and putting an outlet somewhere else and more convenient. Also, I looked at the slinky hose storage tubes and think that is a good idea. But I can't figure where one might fit. I just need enough hose for the rear cockpit and fishbox area to take care of fish blood. A wet rag takes care of the small stuff that happens elsewhere. Maybe someone else has done this on a 2860 or 2660 already. Any help or tips much appreciated!! |
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Location: Boca Raton, Florida | Not the same boat but here's what I did on my 218. Its a starboard bracket...pretty cheap...found it at Boat Owners Warehouse.
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Location: Boca Raton, FL | Most boats I've been on have an inboard washdown connection. A common location is below the horizontal rod storage holders... especially where there's a toe-rail for the coiled hose to rest inside of. Most decent washdown pumps have a built-in "on demand" pressure switch. The hose nozzle acts as a stop while the pump on. Over time, the pump would only turn on momentarily to build up pressure due to minor leakage from fittings.
An inboard outlet is not that much of a safety concern, and here's why: If some unlikely events occur and the washdown starts flooding the deck, your scuppers will handle the brunt of the drainage. (yes, I know Sailfish scuppers are slow) If you start getting water into the hull, eventually the bilge pump will turn on and start to drain both the water AND the batteries... and it will be just a matter of time, with both pumps running, that your batteries will die and the washdown pump will stop flooding the deck. At that point, it's unlikely that enough water would have collected in the hull to sink it... unless you get a lot of rain after the batteries die, and the bilge pump cannot turn on.
Of course, any boat that's left in the water should be checked at least once (or more) per week. And certainly someone would notice a boat taking on water in a marina. |
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| SJ,
Like that concept and I could build the Starboard bracket myself.
Can I ask about your hose and nozzle and rust/corrosion. The slinky I've been carrying aboard is way too long, came from a home improvement store and the nozzle rusts like heck around salt.
Did the hose come with the kit or was that something you put together? |
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Location: Boca Raton, FL | West Marine, or probably any marine supply store, has hoses, nozzles, and combo kits made for boats. Inexpensive too. Under $25 for combos. Be sure to get a plastic nozzle. Cheap-o's are fine because they're only a few bucks to replace. |
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Location: Boca Raton, Florida | I agree with UB...inboard or outboard it doesn't matter that much because I'm not usually far away if the battery switch is on. Definitely get the hose and nozzle from a marine store to be sure it's most if not all made of plastic.
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Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL | What is the part # of that bracket you used for the hose? I'm trying to find it on their site to order. Thanks.
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Location: New Haven, Ct. | Thanks SJ for that pic great idea gotta get one. -----------------------2360 CC F 150's --------------------------------------------------- |
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Location: Birmingham / Destin | SJ, thanks for the solution. Dog Tired, I tried to install a flush mounted tube to house a hose and could not find the space to make it work. I also found if difficult to locate a spot for a spigot inside that did not have the hose in the way. Again, SJ I think you have the "Ticket." |
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Location: New Haven, Ct. | Has anyone found that bracket for the hose I can't ? It's not on boat owners warehouse, west marine ect. -----------------2360 Cc F 150's --------------------------------------------- |
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Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL | Nope, I'm still looking for it too! Let me know if you find it. |
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Location: Boca Raton, FL | Ain't cheap, but...
http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/catalog/product_10791_Jabsco...
http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/catalog/product_10792_Jabsco...
http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/catalog/product_10711_Jabsco...
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Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL | Holy sh*t man, for that price, I'll just leave it randomly coiled. |
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Location: Boca Raton, FL | Yeah, not sure why those are so expensive. Hose kits are under $30... so why would the mount be $100? Whatever. But I do dig that flush-mount design. |
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Location: New Haven, Ct. | Thanks UB I'll give it some thought. I really like the simple style that SJ has got on his boat. If I can't find it I'll make one. ------------------2360 CC F 150's ----------------------------------------------- |
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Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL | I called BOW... they do not carry that model anymore because the manufacturer stopped making it. They had one that would accommodate 10-ft hose but mine is 20 so I passed on it. |
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Location: Boca Raton, Florida | I'm pretty sure the manufacturer was Star Brite and I checked their site and there was no sign of it. It really would be easy to make with some 3/8 in starboard. I think the vertical pieces in mine are 3/8 inch and the base 1/2 (for screws). It is the best solution in my book. 4 years later and it still works great...and maintenance free!
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